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.
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Latest News
SAVEM Mobile Care Centre update
SAVEM's Disaster Ready Fund Round One project, SAVEM Mobile Care Centre (MCC), is progressing well. There will be a launch later this year or early next, and while that won’t be the end of the project, it will mean we can actively get out and about showcasing how this...
Exercise Respond 2025
SAVEM’s annual Exercise Respond on 19 October 2025 was an enjoyable day. The training team wrote a completely new set of ten scenarios with emphasis on information management, navigation and problem solving. A typical response day was simulated with the Commander...
SAVEM thanked at Emergency Services event 14 September 2025
A windy but thoroughly enjoyable, and important, afternoon brought a number of Emergency Services groups and personnel together for a "Thankyou" service at Coromandel Valley Community Centre. The event was hosted by the Mitcham Hills Inter-Church Council, and...
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