The SVA Position Statements reflects the collective professional opinion of the Singaporean veterinary industry.
Here are the existing statements regarding various issues:
- Animal Communication
- COVID-19 & Companion Animals
- Identifying and Diagnosing Notifiable Diseases
- In Response to Falsehoods Involving the Veterinary Profession
- Mental Health
- Pet Cloning
- Responsible Pet Ownership and Veterinary Fees
- Veterinary Dentistry by Non-Veterinarians and Veterinary Dentistry without Anaesthesia
Guidelines
The SVA also provides guidelines for various topics (in collaboration with AVS):
- Prudent Use of Antimicrobials in Companion Animals
- Vaccination Guidelines for Dogs & Cats
- Vaccination Guidelines for Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease
- Guidelines on Dog Rehoming, Adoption, Training and Rehabilitation
If there is a topic which you wish SVA to provide a statement for, please contact us here.
In the Media
Here are some notable mentions in media in recent years:
- December 2018 - ‘I cried every day’: Why Singapore’s vets might be depressed
- March 2021 - Review of S'pore veterinary sector to consider a professional body to regulate practice
- May 2021 - S'pore vets call for welfare and mental health needs to be considered in review of sector
- November 2021 - NParks introduces guidelines for antibiotics use in pets to fight antimicrobial resistance
- May 2022 - Call for clarity on scope of veterinary activities after review of sector
- May 2022 - Veterinary sector review looking at better recognition and career prospects of workers
- May 2022 - Calls to raise veterinarian standards in Singapore
- May 2022 - Some leaving the veterinary profession in S'pore due to long hours, fatigue
