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The South Florida Veterinary Foundation (SFVF) is a non – profit organization that was established in 1976, its mission has been to promote humane education and increase awareness and understanding of the human/animal bond and veterinary medicine in the South Florida community. Funding for the foundation is primarily obtained through a small surcharge added by foundation member practioners to the Miami-Dade County Rabies Tag fee, as well as, donations from non practice owners and vendors. The SFVF’s main goal has been to support veterinary related charitable activities. In the past, the foundation has provided donations of equipment and financial assistance for the Miami-Dade College Veterinary Technicians Program, provided a complete trailer with training equipment for Miami-Dade County Search and Rescue dogs, and donated time and professional expertise at a Wellness/Vaccine Clinic held at Camillus House for the pets of homeless people. More recently the foundation established a scholarship at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine that would provide assistance to a South Florida student training to be a veterinarian at this college. One of the foundation’s ongoing projects is the “Spay and Neuter” program that provides free or reduced spay and neuter for pets of low income and indigent people.
The SFVF organizes events and activities that allow veterinarians to give back to their community. If you find the goals of the foundation worthy of participation or you would like more information on the SFVF, please contact: Dr. Juan Sardinas (president) at 305-665-2820.
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