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SAVEM’s Role
SAVEM is a Tier 2 Response and Recovery agency.
Our Mission is to assess, triage, treat, shelter, reunite with owners or rehabilitate and return to habitat all species of animals post event.
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.
Latest News
Roseworthy CFS – 29 July 2019
29 July 2019The Coordinator and Logistics manager accepted an invitation to speak to Roseworthy CFS brigade about SAVEM's history, role and future plans. Dublin and Mallala brigades also attended for an enjoyable and interactive evening of discussion.We...
City of Onkaparinga Community Grants Presentation
The Coordinator attended the City of Onkaparinga Community Grants presentation. SAVEM received a grant from the City of Onkaparinga to purchase volunteer Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Sincere thanks to Mayor Erin Thompson and the City of...
SAVEM Newsletter July 2019
Read the latest newsletter here: SAVEM Newsletter July 2019, Vol.7 No.1 Read our previous newsletters.
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