The AWWC was formed in 2009 thanks primarily to the efforts of Drs Roger Clarke of Australia and Ray Butcher, a UK-based veterinarian, who dedicated their careers to advancing animal welfare and had the foresight to ensure that animal welfare was enshrined as one of the WSAVA’s four key ‘pillars’.

What is our Vision?


The global veterinary community works together to promote good animal welfare for all companion animals.

What is our Mission?


The Animal Wellness and Welfare Committee goal is to make animal welfare an everyday consideration for small animal practitioners and to ensure that WSAVA is a proactive and respected partner within international welfare circles by combining advocacy with mutual respect and consensus building.

What are our Objectives?


  • Educate and motivate veterinarians and their teams to continuously improve animal welfare by promoting good practice guidelines, building capacity, and raising awareness
  • Address animal welfare issues through collaborations with other WSAVA committees or external partners and the education of veterinary teams.

Watch this Video

... to find out more about the Animal Wellness and Welfare Committee.

Videos

 

WSAVA Sentient Beings

"Assessing welfare " from Sentient Beings by WSAVA.

Genre: Podcast

Chairs

Dr Heather Bacon


Biography

Members

The AWWC is generously supported by our partners