VN September 2023

September 2023 17 “TheSouthAfricanVeterinaryAssociationaims to serve itsmembers and to further thestatus and imageof theveterinarian. Wearecommitted toupholding thehighest professional andscientific standardsbyutilising theprofessional knowledge, skill and resources of ourmembers, to foster close tieswith the communityand thuspromote thehealthand welfareof animals andmankind”. MISSION STATEMENT SAVA-CVCsupportsvets thatprovideprimary animalhealthcare(vaccinations,dewormingas well as tickandfleatreatments, sterilisations) Servicing and enhancing the veterinary community since 1920! Tel: 012 346 1150 E-mail: vethouse@sava.co.za www.sava.co.za did without their veterinary background and training. In Helen’s words, “We used everything we had been taught and experienced every day when dealing with children and their families”. This amazing couple is now enjoying their well-earned retirement and say that while it was very hard work, they appreciate everything that Aidan’s condition has taught them. v Article Aidan practising his violin. It was one of the many things that no-one ever expected him to be able to do but we were determined to expose him to as many opportunities as possible. He loved it.