Community Support Programs

South Africa is home to a range of dedicated community veterinary programs and animal welfare organizations that work tirelessly to ensure that even the most under‐served communities have access to quality animal health care. These initiatives not only provide emergency and routine veterinary care but also offer educational outreach programs to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.

Gauteng

• CLAW (Community Led Animal Welfare)
  Services: Emergency veterinary services, routine check-ups, and community outreach programs.
  Contact: +27 82 926 3627
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• Pet Community Outreach
  Services: Mobile veterinary care, vaccinations, and education on responsible pet ownership.
  Contact: +27 83 701 7632
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• Woodrock Animal Rescue
  Services: Rescue, rehabilitation, and low-cost veterinary clinic services for abused and abandoned animals.
  Location: Hennops River Valley, Gauteng
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Western Cape

• Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL)
  Services: Shelter for abandoned animals, mobile clinics for underprivileged areas, and educational programs in schools.
  Contact: +27 21 396 5566
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• Animal Welfare Society of South Africa
  Services: Comprehensive veterinary services to underprivileged communities, sterilization campaigns, and rescue operations.
  Contact: +27 78 631 5126 or +27 21 692 2626
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• Cape of Good Hope SPCA
  Services: Mobile clinics operating in informal settlements, primary veterinary care, and community outreach.
  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
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• Compulsory Community Service (CCS) – Veterinary Outreach
  Services: A state-funded initiative providing accessible, affordable veterinary services in resource-poor areas across the Western Cape.
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KwaZulu-Natal

• NSPCA Community Outreach
  Services: Sterilization campaigns, educational initiatives, and community engagement to combat animal cruelty.
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Eastern Cape

• SAVA Community Veterinary Clinics (CVC)
  Services: Primary veterinary health care for disadvantaged communities, focusing on sterilization and vaccination.
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• NSPCA Eastern Cape Initiatives
  Services: Collaborates with local clinics to improve animal welfare through sterilization and educational programs in rural areas.

Mpumalanga / Limpopo

• Vets for Change
  Services: Mass sterilization and vaccination campaigns, along with logistical and financial support for community animal welfare projects.
  Contact: Projects have been conducted in Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
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Veterinary Services in South Africa

From state-of-the-art veterinary hospitals to specialized clinics serving both urban and rural communities, South Africa offers a wide range of veterinary services. Whether you are looking for routine check-ups, emergency care, or advanced treatment, these facilities are committed to delivering quality care for your pets.

Gauteng

• Accuvet Veterinary Hospital
  Address: 878 Rubenstein Dr, Moreletapark, Pretoria
  Contact: (012) 004 0848
  Email: [email protected]
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• Alberton Veterinary Clinic
  Address: 183 Second Ave, Florentia Ext 1, Johannesburg
  Contact: (011) 869 7258
  Email: [email protected]
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• Culemborg Dierekliniek
  Address: 31 Van Riebeeck Street, Homelake, Randfontein
  Contact: (011) 412 2313
  Email: [email protected]
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• Temba Animal Clinic
  Address: Stand No 16 Stellenbosch, Temba Road, Opposite Jubilee Hospital
  Contact: Pretoria: (012) 328 5140, Germiston: (011) 821 7700, Randfontein: (011) 411 4300

Western Cape

• SAVA Community Veterinary Clinics (CVC)
  Address: Various locations in the Western Cape
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KwaZulu-Natal

• AnimaVet
  Address: 344 Albert Street, Pretoria (also serves KZN)
  Contact: (071) 291 1873
  Email: [email protected]
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Eastern Cape

• 9th Avenue Veterinary Clinic
  Address: 23 9th Avenue Walmer, Port Elizabeth
  Contact: (041) 581 4394
  Email: [email protected]
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