Symco South Africa

🚨APPLY🚨

You do not want to miss this ! Applications are open until 15 December 2025.

All South African and international students of veterinary science are encouraged to apply for this hands on, life changing experience.

Application forms can be found on our website symco.co.za

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🚨APPLICATIONS🚨

The applications for international and South African students are opening 15 September 2025 🇿🇦

Visit http://symco.co.za/ for more info 🐆

🇿🇦 Introducing the SYMCO 2025 Committee 🇿🇦

🦒CHAIRPERSON: Tyla Saby
🐘VICE CHAIRPERSON: Goran Budiscak
🦏APPLICATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS: Elané Bekker & Josh Hoekstra
🐆IT & DESIGN: Mishka Westraadt
🦓ITINERARY & CLOTHING: Ella Boyce & Isabella Beyers
🦛SPEAKERS & ACADEMICS: Maarten van der Merwe
🐊SPONSORSHIPS: Loki van Niekerk
🐃TREASURER: Waldo Brewis

We are beyond excited to be serving on the SYMCO 2025 Committee and cannot wait to make the 21st Symposium a once in a lifetime experience!

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At the closing banquet of SYMCO 2024, we had the privilege of hosting an auction featuring unique items brought by our delegates from around the world. 🌍🧑‍⚖️
All proceeds from the auction, were donated to the Waterberg Wildehonde conservation initiative, a cause deeply close to our hearts.🤎
This life-changing initiative is making a significant impact on wildlife conservation, and we are honored to contribute to their remarkable work. 🐾

The SYMCO’24 Committee’s concluding message 🥹

As our term with SYMCO 2024 draws to a close, we want to extend our sincere thanks and a heartfelt goodbye to the delegates of 2024❗️

To the committee , working together to make this symposium a success has been an extraordinary journey. Your support, enthusiasm, and dedication have been truly inspiring, and we are incredibly grateful for the part you played in bringing our shared vision to life.🤞🏻💚

To the Delegates of SYMCO’24 , though it’s time for us to say farewell, the memories we’ve created and the connections we’ve built will remain with us. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished and excited about the future, knowing that we had the privilege of working with such remarkable people.🇿🇦👨‍⚕️

Thank you once again for everything. We wish you all the very best and hope our paths will cross again❗️

SYMCO’24 Committee signing off ✍️

Dear Sparta Beef Co🇿🇦🐂
Thank you so much for sponsoring the food at SYMCO 2024❗️
Your generous support ensured that all our delegates were well-fed and energized throughout the event. We truly appreciate your contribution to making the symposium a success.🍔🍔

AfriVet 🩺
Thank you for your generous contribution to SYMCO 2024! Your support was instrumental in making this year’s symposium a massive success. ❗️🇿🇦
We truly appreciate your dedication and partnership.💚

Bushcraft❗️
A heartfelt thank you for sponsoring SYMCO 2024! Your support ensured we had an incredible experience and unforgettable moments throughout the symposium.🇿🇦🤞🏻
We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment.

Looking forward to future collaborations❗️

On behalf of the entire SYMCO 2024 team, I wanted to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous sponsorship.🖤
Your support played a pivotal role in making this year’s wildlife symposium a tremendous success.❗️🇿🇦

Thanks to Rhino Connect’s commitment to wildlife conservation and the environment, we were able to bring together experts, enthusiasts, and advocates to share insights, foster collaborations, and advance our collective mission to protect and preserve wildlife🦏🦏

Dear Zoonomics Team🦓

Thank you for your generous sponsorship of bottles and pens for the SYMCO 2024 delegates.🖊️
Your thoughtful gifts proved incredibly useful, keeping everyone hydrated and allowing us to capture the details of this amazing adventure. 📖
Your support added a practical and memorable touch to our experience, and we are truly grateful.🥤

Dear Wildlife Pharmaceuticals Team❗️💉

Thank you for your contribution to SYMCO 2024 , which added greatly to its success🇿🇦
The Delegates appreciated and made good use of the bags you generously sponsored 🎒

Dear Van Loveren Team❗️

Thank you for generously sponsoring the delightful wine for SYMCO 2024’s opening banquet.🍾
Your exceptional selection added a special touch to the evening as we welcomed delegates and enjoyed inspiring speeches.🥂
Your contribution helped set the perfect tone for the event, and we truly appreciate your support.🤍

Dear OPTIVET Team💚

We are deeply grateful for your generous cash donation to SYMCO 2024.💰
Your support played a crucial role in making the trip truly unforgettable, enhancing every aspect of the event.❗️
Thank you for your commitment and contribution; it made a significant difference and is greatly appreciated.🇿🇦

The committee and delegates of SYMCO 2024 want to thank Motsumi Darts for sponsoring our darting course that we could attend on 13 July 2024 in Middelburg, MP.🎯
The experience was one that no veterinary student will ever forget and always cherish.❗️
The underlying fear before you get in the helicopter and the raw excitement and adrenaline when the helicopter took off and when you have to focus to hit the moving target with the dart gun made everyone of us excited for the future and the possibility of doing it for a job one day. 🚁
We cannot thank Motsumi Darts enough for making this incredible experience possible!!!

Dear HILLS Petfood Team❗️

Thank you for sponsoring an unforgettable quiz night at SYMCO 2024.📝
Your support in providing both the engaging quiz and the beautiful HILLS shirts for all delegates made the evening truly special.👕
We greatly appreciate your enthusiasm and involvement, which helped create a memorable experience for everyone involved.🥂

Dear Down to the Wire Team❗️

Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in sponsoring SYMCO 2024 delegates with your unique and meaningful jewelry.💍🐃
Your beautiful pieces, crafted from snares, not only added a special touch to the event but also highlighted the important work we’re all committed to.🩺
We deeply appreciate your support and the powerful message your jewelry represents.🤍

🥳APPLICATIONS FOR SYMCO 2024🥳

Apply for the experience of a lifetime!🇿🇦🦏🐾🐆🐃🦓🦛

ATTENTION ALL POTENTIAL DELEGATES!!!!
We are very excited to announce that applications for both international and South African students are now officially Open🥳
For more information please visit our website at www.symco.co.za or find the links in our instagram/facebook Bio🐾
We can’t wait to meet you for the adventure of a lifetime!🦏🦓🦛🦒🐃🐆🦈🐋