Functions 

One of the most important tasks of SVF is to negotiate salaries and other terms of employment for the members. Negotiations for veterinarians employed by the government are done through SACO.

The governmentally employed veterinarians include district veterinarians, veterinarians working with meat inspection at slaughter houses, and veterinarians employed by state institutions and authorities. SVF also handles negotiations with all other private employers.

In co-operation with SACO statistics on veterinary salaries for privately employed veterinarians are compiled every year.

Insurance programmes have been specially devised for the members of SVF. Veterinarians can thus sign up for different insurance programmes with favourable conditions on a collective basis.

The opinion of SVF is frequently asked on issues related to veterinary medicine. The Ministry of Agriculture, the National Food Administration, the Swedish Board of Agriculture, as well as other official bodies and organisations, submit proposals for new laws or constitutional amendments to SVF for consideration.

Other institutions and various organisations also refer issues under discussion to SVF for comments or statements. SVF also actively seeks to influence decisions of importance for veterinarians, veterinary medicine, the veterinary profession, public health and animal welfare.

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