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.
Latest News
Next Level 1 Training 16 May 2021
The next SAVEM Level 1 Training Day will be held on Sunday 16 May 2021, 0900 to 1630. Venue is the Cherry Gardens Community Hall, 312 Cherry Gardens Road, Cherry Gardens. To be eligible, participants must register with SAVEM and have completed the SAVEM on-line...
Koala Life launch at Cleland Wildlife Park
On 12 March 2021 “Koala Life” was launched at Cleland Wildlife Park (CWP). The launch included the World Premiere of Blinky Bill Is On The Loose, a new musical theatre production for children and families presented by Theatre Bugs, and based on the original Blinky...
Cherry Gardens fire 15 February 2021
State Recovery Office has provided SAVEM with this link operated by the Adelaide Hills Council: https://engage.ahc.sa.gov.au/cherry-gardens-fire This is information about bushfire recovery for the local community. SAVEM encourages the community to make use of the...
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