SAVEM’s Role
SAVEM is a Tier 2 Response and Recovery agency, deploying into all hazards emergencies in South Australia. Our Mission is to assess, rescue, triage, treat, shelter and return to owners, habitat or suitable long-term care, animals of all species.
In response to an Emergency incident where SAVEM’s veterinary expertise is required, SAVEM is Activated by Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA). PIRSA leads the Agriculture and Animal Services Functional Support Group in the South Australian State Emergency Management Plan (the SEMP). After briefings and clearance by the Control Agency (the SA Country Fire Service for bushfire) SAVEM is deployed into the incident ground according to the terms and conditions required by the Control Agency. We collaborate with other similarly accredited agencies, such as the RSPCA, to respond to animal welfare issues in-field, and on request will support and assist PIRSA’s veterinary officers in incidents involving livestock.
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Latest News
SAVEM pre season operational update
Pre-season Operational Update follows SAVEM's annual Exercise Respond in our training calendar. The aim of Ops Update is to review, reinforce and upgrade SAVEM personnel's existing knowledge and skills. Objectives are to develop knowledge of SAVEM equipment and...
SAVEM team visits MCC at Aldom
SAVEM Command arranged a visit for ten volunteers to see the SAVEM Mobile Care Centre at Aldom Transport & Engineering at Wingfield. The team were shown over the vehicle and some its special features were demonstrated. Enthusiasm to train on the truck is high. The...
SAVEM Mobile Care Centre update
SAVEM's Disaster Ready Fund Round One project, SAVEM Mobile Care Centre (MCC), is progressing well. There will be a launch later this year or early next, and while that won’t be the end of the project, it will mean we can actively get out and about showcasing how this...
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