The Singapore Veterinary Association is the professional society representing the interests of Veterinary Surgeons and the Veterinary Community in Singapore.
Our aim is to reach out to Veterinarians and service Veterinary Field Professionals.
Our Objectives
1
Promote and advance the veterinary art and the practice of veterinary and allied sciences in Singapore
2
Support, protect and foster the character, status, interests, honour and dignity of the veterinary profession.
3
Inform and acquaint the government & public of Singapore on matters relating to veterinary science and the veterinary profession.
SVA Committee 2026-2027
President: Dr Teo Boon Han
Vice President: Dr Cathy Chan
Honorary Secretary: Dr Kelvin Ho
Honorary Treasurer: Dr Lin Hongyao
Honorary Editor: Dr Suria Fabbri
Committee Members: Dr Sean Sum, Dr Romily Ainsley, Dr Derniese Goh, Dr Nick Woo (co-opt), Dr May Shu Ning (co-opt)
Honorary Auditors: Dr Chow Hao Ting, Dr Matthias le Chevoir
SVA Advisory Panel Members: Dr Kenneth Tong, Dr Shane Ryan, Dr Denise Poh
Our Constitution
Last Amended: January 2025
Our Code of Ethics
Last Amended: February 2012
Constitution Updates
The following amendments to the Constitution were voted in during the 2024 AGM and is considered in effect:
Addition to Article VII
- The President shall hold office for one year and shall become the Immediate Past President in the 2nd year of his term of office unless he is re-elected to the same or any other position. He is eligible for re-election as President for up to a maximum of 3 consecutive years. No member can stand for election to the Presidency unless he has been an elected member of the Executive Committee in the preceding two years.
- In the event there is no eligible candidate for President in the existing Committee, the Committee could put forth appropriate candidates from the Committee for election.
Administrative updates to the Constitution will be filed in 2025.
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Singapore Veterinary Association
Privy Box (PO box) No 920808
Singapore 929292