Services

SVC training

TRAINING

Accredited workshops & courses in animal research ethics, study design, mental-emotional wellbeing and resilience of animal carers

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

SVC Policy

POLICY

Review & development of institutional Animal Ethics Policy & governance frameworks for responsible animal care & use

Policy alignment with relevant national (e.g., SANS 10386:2021, DoH) or international (e.g., WOAH/OIE, CIOMS-ICLAS) Standards & Codes

SVC Wellbeing

COMMITTEES

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

Alignment of Terms of Reference, SOPs and forms with relevant Standards & Guidelines (e.g., SANS 10386:2021, DoH, WOAH/OIE)

SVC training

Facilities

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

Personnel training, SOPs and record-keeping for animal facilities, laboratories, clinical facilities, aquaria, farms and study sites

SVC Wellbeing

WELLBEING

Mental-emotional wellbeing & resilience of animal carers, values alignment, emotional awareness, mindfulness & mental fitness

Practical methods to reduce stress and anxiety, cultivate peace of mind, promote career satisfaction and improve performance

SVC Wellbeing

ASSESSMENTS

Independent external review & gap analysis of institutional operation and governance frameworks for animal care & use

Assessments of responsible positioning as an ethical and socially-responsive entity & compliance with relevant requirements

SPEAKING

International motivational speaker for mindfulness, wellbeing and resilience in the veterinary and animal care professions

Keynotes, conferences, events, masterminds & webinars