EDIT: The amended statement was updated on 13th May 2020 for a minor error. SVA is releasing the below statement with regards to euthanasia and the profession’s responsibilities to safeguard animal health, welfare and public health & safety. Thank you. Stay safe. Best Regards, SVA Committee
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Following the announcement of enhanced safe distancing measures running from 7 April to 4 May 2020, SVA is providing the following recommendations (appended in this email) for veterinarians and veterinary clinics. The recommendations should be adopted according to individual clinic operational protocols. Click here to download the PDF file. Essential Services List
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The following message is from WSAVA to all association members: We recognize the additional strain that the COVID-19 pandemic is putting on our members and hope that this e-shot will be helpful in updating you on new developments and highlighting useful information. The COVID-19 emergency gives us, as veterinarians and as a global community, a […]
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Dear Members, On behalf of SVA, I wish you well. Amidst the COVID-19 situation, SVA understands that many have concerns about whether Veterinary Services will be classified as essential services. SVA will be advocating for Veterinary Services to be classified as essential services. Below you shall find our letter on how SVA is addressing this issue and […]
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As the global COVID-19 situation continues, we have collated a list of credible resources for your vet clinic protocol. We will update this page continually as more information surfaces. So keep checking back for the latest guidelines & tips for veterinary care. 1) COVID-19 & Companion Animals SVA has prepared a position statement to advise […]
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Unfortunately due to the global COVID-19 situation, the upcoming event is cancelled/postponed. Initial proposed dates: 14 & 15 April 2020Name: “When Imaging Dates with Medicine”Organisers: Medical Plus x SVA This is due to international travel restrictions imposed by the specialists’ workplaces. SVA is currently working on providing possible online CPE alternatives. Thank you for your […]
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Dear Veterinary colleagues, My name is Dr Trish Johansen, a New Zealand-trained veterinarian living in Siem Reap, Cambodia. After visiting Cambodia several times, I became increasingly aware of how many veterinary services were needed to improve animal health and welfare, and human health. After much pressure from the Siem Reap community, I opened a practice, […]
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Dear SVA Members, As you may be aware, the current SVA Executive Committee has placed emphasis on safeguarding and protecting the mental health and wellness of the veterinary profession. Strategic partnerships with mental health and wellness partners has been well-received, such as our partnership with the Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS) to offer complimentary professional mental health and wellness services to […]
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According to the OIE – World Organisation for Animal Health, the current spread of COVID-19 is a result of human to human transmission. As of date, there is not enough scientific evidence to identify that companion animals can be infected with or be a source of infection for COVID-19. Hong Kong’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation […]
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The mental health of veterinary professionals has unfortunately been neglected for a long time with its dire consequences showing up within the community from time to time. Burnout, compassion fatigue, low moods, stress, and anxiety are but some of the more commonly experienced symptoms many have suffered in silence. Obstacles in seeking help are the […]
Continue readingVirtual Congress 2020 is an international online event aimed at veterinary professionals, designed to bring you easy access to some of the best speakers in the world, who will give lectures on a series of fascinating topics. Collecting all the knowledge you’ll need in one place, while removing the need to travel, this is the […]
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Note: This is an SVA exclusive event for SVA members only. You will need to login for the sign up link to appear below. Please login here: SVA would like to invite all our esteemed members to our latest WEBINAR: “Chronic Diarrhoea in Cats”. Save the Date 11 February 2020 Venue Wherever you are! Schedule […]
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Do you know what to do when you find a baby bird? Who can help you? Should you leave the baby bird alone? Please refer to the following public advice from ACRES for moe info!
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Dr Gladys Boo, Veterinary Ophthalmology Registrar at Eye Clinic For Animals, pioneered a type of corneal transplant named “Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty” in dogs. It is exciting to see our fellow veterinarian creating such a revolutionary technique at the forefront of veterinary ophthalmology. Congratulations, Dr Gladys! Watch the following videos to find out more! Introduction: […]
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Singapore Vet Show 2019 was held over 2 days, 11-12 October 2019 at Suntec Convention Centre. The Guest-of-Honour was Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of National Development, Sun Xueling. The major event attracted 1,133 veterinary professionals and 75+ exhibitors from over 42 countries. The clinical content programme was developed by the […]
Continue readingSVA is accredited with the NS Mark by the Advisory Council on Community Relations in Defence (ACCORD). SVA is looking to work closely with our member vet clinics to support our National Servicemen (NSmen). So they can continue to serve and fulfil their responsibilities in preserving the peace and security of Singapore. Let’s work together […]
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As part of SVA’s commitment to support veterinary paraprofessionals, we are proud to award the Singapore Veterinary Association Prize 2019 to the following student in recognition for academic excellence: Name: Tan Jing TengSchool: Temasek PolytechnicCourse: Diploma in Veterinary Technology Congratulations and all the best in your bright future ahead!
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Introduction As part of the current SVA EXCO’s efforts to improve the mental well-being of the veterinary profession in Singapore, during the above-mentioned event, we introduced our partnership with the Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS – www.sacs.org.sg) on a program called the Employee Assistance Programme + (EAP+). EAP+aims to build organizational well-being through enhancing employee emotional resilience. The […]
Continue readingThe following message is from The Webinar Vet: Thanks to an agreement between Singapore Veterinary Association and The Webinar Vet, SVA members can now register for 6 free hours of online CPE. Each year, The Webinar Vet hosts the world’s largest online veterinary congress featuring the latest topics and world class speakers. In 2019, we […]
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By Honorary Secretary | News
Did you know that every day in Singapore six people are diagnosed with a blood disorder? Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) are two of the more commonly found blood disease among Singaporeans and the hard truth is blood diseases can strike anyone at any time with absolutely no warning. For some, […]
Continue readingThe 2019 World Veterinary Day falls on 27 April 2019. This year’s theme is the Value of Vaccination. Vaccination is an essential tool for preventive veterinary medicine, promotion of animal health and welfare, and reducing the risk of human exposure to many zoonotic pathogens. Historically, immunization practices and vaccination protocols have contributed to significantly reduce the prevalence […]
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1 The role of the Singapore Veterinary Association (SVA) includes (i) supporting and fostering the character, status, interests, honour and dignity of the veterinary profession and; (ii) informing and acquainting the government & public of Singapore on matters relating to veterinary science and the veterinary profession. 2 While the fees charged by veterinarians and veterinary […]
Continue readingTraditionally, SVA membership duration spans from 30th September to 29th September the following year. E.g. 30th September 2017 to 29 September 2018. So members need to renew every year after 30th September. However, this arrangement has been confusing for many fellow members. We are happy to announce that from 2019 onwards, the membership duration will […]
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This SVA Position Paper on Veterinary Dentistry was first published in 2017 on the old version of the SVA website: This Singapore Veterinary Association Position Statement addresses the performance of veterinary dentistry on domestic pets (particularly cats and dogs) without anaesthesia and veterinary dentistry by non-veterinary professionals. Veterinary dentistry includes: Cleaning (Scaling and Polishing) Adjustment […]
Continue readingRecently, Channel News Asia published a coverage about mental health issues affecting the local veterinary industry. It was the first time this important issue was brought to the general public. You can read the article here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-vets-pets-depressed-suicidal-euthanasia-mental-health-10984626 Updated 2022: The CNA article originally published in 2018 has seen been deleted. But you can view a copy of […]
Continue readingThe following article was originally published on Channel News Asia on 23 Dec 2018. It has been since deleted due to unknown reasons. The article is curated on the SVA website to continue spreading awareness on mental health issues plaguing the local veterinary industry. Studies around the world have long indicated a greater tendency for […]
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CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the ‘best foreign body’ prizes at this year’s AGM 2018 Category: ‘likely most difficult to remove’ Foreign body – WINNER – Dr Frederic Chua (Allpets and Aqualife Clinic) Turtle ate what? Coins! Category: ‘What was the animal thinking’ – WINNER – Dr Tsai Seng […]
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17th November 2018 (Saturday) 6pm to 10pm. Come to the last CPE event of the year, an event that is absolutely FREE! 17th November 2018 (Saturday) 6pm to 10pm. Brought to you by the outgoing committee of SVA 2018, as a big Thank You for the year 2018. Learn about surgical approaches to Foreign Bodies […]
Continue readingWSAVA Conference would be held in Singapore from 25 to 28 September 2018. During this period, the operating hours of most veterinary centres would resume normal operations. However, pet owners are recommended to do their due diligence and check with their regular vet to confirm their opening hours during this period. Pet owners are also […]
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SVA is excited to partner with Karl Storz to bring to you this exciting CPE workshop: You can sign up via this link: https://sva.org.sg/link/endoscopy-2018-sign-up/ You can sign up via this link: https://sva.org.sg/link/endoscopy-2018-sign-up/
Continue readingWSAVA and the Singapore Veterinary Association, SVA, are excited to bring a unique outreach opportunity to delegates of the upcoming WSAVA 2018 Singapore Congress. While veterinary techniques, technology, therapeutics and knowledge are continuously advancing worldwide, veterinarians in different countries worldwide are not always privileged with equal access to these advancements. During this Congress, we aim […]
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Limited places are available for veterinarians to participate in two outreach programs, sponsored by WSAVA’s Animal Wellness & Welfare Committee (AWWC) in the weeks before & after the 2018 WSAVA World Congress in Singapore. With Blue Paw Trust, volunteers will be involved in delivering veterinary services, including spay/neuter surgeries & rabies vaccinations in underserved communities around […]
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