SAVA Awards 2024

Abstract

This article covers South African Veterinary Association members who have been awarded for outstanding service to the veterinary profession, best research output, commendations in recognition of specific achievements or contributions to the veterinary profession, and veterinarians who excelled in applied veterinary practice. A SAVA commendation 2024 was received by Dr Katheryn Kotze for her service in unplanned breeding and sterilization of animals in poor conditions. The SAVA Young Veterinarian of the Year 2024 was presented to Dr Rowan Leeming for his involvement in rhino capturing and translocation, becoming an expert early in his career. Ms Elize Nicholas received SAVA Honorary Associate Life Membership 2024, for her outstanding, dedicated service to veterinary science and the profession as a non-veterinarian. Dr Gareth Zeiler was honoured with the SAVA Research Award 2024 for his internationally acknowledged expertise in anaesthesia and immobilisation.