Scientific Veterinary Consulting – Value, Excellence, Trust

Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

VALUE • EXCELLENCE • TRUST

Enhancing high-quality science, safeguarding animal welfare, maintaining public confidence, and nurturing the mental-emotional wellbeing of animal carers

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Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

TRAINING

Accredited workshops & courses in animal research ethics, study design, mental wellbeing & resilience

For animal ethics committees, scientists, students, research managers, veterinary teams & animal carers

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Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

POLICY

Review & development of animal ethics policy & governance frameworks for animal care & use

Policy alignment with relevant standards (e.g., SANS 10386, DoH, WOAH/OIE, CIOMS-ICLAS)

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Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

COMMITTEES

Establishment & registration of Animal Ethics Committees & preparation for external audits (e.g., NHREC)

Alignment of Terms of Reference, SOPs and forms with relevant standards (e.g., SANS 10386, DoH, WOAH/OIE)

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Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

FACILITIES

Registration of facilities & laboratories, gap analysis for external audits (e.g., SAVC, DALRRD, NSPCA)

Personnel training, SOPs and record-keeping for facilities & study sites

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Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

WELLBEING

Mental-emotional wellbeing & resilience of animal carers

Practical tools to reduce stress & anxiety and promote career satisfaction

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Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

ASSESSMENTS

Independent external review & gap analysis of institutional operation & governance frameworks

Assessments of responsible positioning & compliance

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Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

SPEAKING

International motivational speaker for mindfulness & wellbeing in the veterinary & animal care professions

Keynotes, conferences, events, masterminds & webinars

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Animal Research Ethics: Essence of SANS 10386 – Online Short Course

This certificated course overviews the core principles of the South African National Standard for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (SANS 10386:2021), the minimum standards for animal care and use in research, testing, teaching, training, validation, diagnostics, production, field trials, conservation, observation, environmental or wildlife studies, and the production or capture of animals for related purposes in South Africa.

Designed to equip Animal Ethics Committees, research managers, investigators, researchers, teachers, trainers, students, veterinary and para-veterinary professionals, facility managers, animal caretakers, persons involved in production, product or environmental testing, conservation & wildlife studies, with the essential knowledge required to oversee, design and conduct ethical, responsible and impactful scientific activities involving animals.

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Assessment of Responsible Positioning (South Africa)

This confidential, free assessment measures an institution’s positioning as an ethical and socially-responsive entity, by evaluating its relative degree of Responsibility in terms of alignment with relevant compliance requirements, minimum standards, and best practices for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes in South Africa.

Scoring and feedback are provided. Please get in touch for a no-obligation consultation to help devise a strategy to close any gaps identified.

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Assessment of Responsible Positioning (African Countries)

This confidential, free assessment measures an institution’s positioning as an ethical and socially-responsive entity, by evaluating its relative degree of Responsibility in terms of alignment with best practice guidelines for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes in Africa.

Scoring and feedback are provided. Please get in touch for a no-obligation consultation to help devise a strategy to close any gaps identified.

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Animal Ethics Policy

Ensure alignment of institutional Animal Ethics Policy, Animal Ethics Committee Terms of Reference, SOPs and Forms, with relevant national (e.g., SANS 10386:2021, DoH) or international (e.g., WOAH/OIE, ICLAS-CIOMS) Standards, Guidelines and Codes.

Workshops & Courses

Access comprehensive training in animal research ethics, experimental design, and the mental-emotional wellbeing and resilience of animal carers, by a selection of accredited workshops (onsite or online) and self-paced online courses.

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Assessments & Audits

Gain deep insight from confidential, independent external review of institutional operation, assessments of responsible positioning, and gap analysis of oversight systems for animal care and use, facilities, laboratories & study sites.

Supporting the heroes of science while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

VALUE • EXCELLENCE • TRUST

Supporting the heroes of science while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

TRAINING

Supporting the heroes of science while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

POLICY

Supporting the heroes of science while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

COMMITTEES

Supporting the heroes of science while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

FACILITIES

Supporting the heroes of science while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

WELLBEING

Supporting the heroes of science while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

ASSESSMENTS

Supporting the heroes of science while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

SPEAKING

Animal Research Ethics: Essence of SANS 10386 – Online Short Course

Assessment of Responsible Positioning (South Africa)

Assessment of Responsible Positioning (African Countries)

Animal Ethics Policy

Workshops & Courses

Assessments & Audits

Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS

Supporting the heroes of science
while preserving the dignity of ANIMALS