Veterinary Defence Association South Africa

Veterinary Defence Association South Africa A non-commercial "vets for vets" association. Provides professional protection and insurance program

The VDA offers its members a range of professional indemnity, business and personal insurance programs via Genoa and other insurers. The professional indemnity cover is specifically written to compliment the VDA’s professional protection services to provide unmatched professional protection for veterinarians. The VDA’s insurance program is just one of eight programs designed to protect and defend

the integrity and reputation of VDA members. These programs range from member education to risk management to dispute resolution to owner compensation to practice structure and procedures review to stress management to mental wellness. The VDA provides protection services ranging from advice and guidance with events, incidents and disputes; formulation of defence theme and strategy; alternate dispute resolution; veterinary board license defence; civil malpractice lawsuits and defence in consumer forums, small claims courts and any other relevant forum. The VDA also provides consent forms and certificates; bulletins on best practice; case reports, notices and alerts to members

Veterinary Mental health topic of the day: Stress Management
07/09/2026

Veterinary Mental health topic of the day: Stress Management

Friday funnies
04/09/2026

Friday funnies

Informed consent is more than a signature. Its a cornerstone of ethical veterinary practice.We are proud to share an in...
03/09/2026

Informed consent is more than a signature. Its a cornerstone of ethical veterinary practice.

We are proud to share an insightful article written by the VDA’s very own consultant, Dr Cornelia Els, a qualified veterinarian and practising attorney, published in the latest edition of Vet’s Hub Magazine.

Her article “Informed consent: What exactly do I need to disclose?” breaks down the practical, legal, and ethical essentials every vet should understand to protect themselves and their patients.

📖 Read the full article here:
https://issuu.com/newmediab2b/docs/vet_s_hub_volume_1_number3?fr=sYWQ3YjkyOTgyMzg

A must‑read for all South African veterinarians committed to best practice and professional protection.

If you’re not yet a VDA member, now is the perfect time to join.

Membership gives you not only professional protection and defence support and PI cover but continuous access to expert guidance, legal insights, and practical resources written by specialists who understand both veterinary medicine and the law.

Standing together strengthens the profession.

In this edition, we take a closer look at burnout among veterinarians, the expanding role of veterinary nurses, informed consent and the key considerations around disclosure, as well as practical stra

What our VDA members say! As always, we love to help!
02/09/2026

What our VDA members say! As always, we love to help!

During World Su***de Prevention Month, we remember those we’ve lost and stand beside every veterinarian facing silent st...
01/09/2026

During World Su***de Prevention Month, we remember those we’ve lost and stand beside every veterinarian facing silent struggles. Your life matters. You are not alone, and help is always within reach

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Today we pause to remember lives lost to overdose, and to stand in solidarity with veterinarians who may be silently str...
31/08/2026

Today we pause to remember lives lost to overdose, and to stand in solidarity with veterinarians who may be silently struggling. Support is strength — you are not alone

Veterinary Mental health topic of the day:Sustainability
31/08/2026

Veterinary Mental health topic of the day:Sustainability

On National Dog Day, we honour the veterinarians involved in the protection and care of these furry friends
26/08/2026

On National Dog Day, we honour the veterinarians involved in the protection and care of these furry friends

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