The SVSA was founded on 1989 and the first President of the SVSA was Dr.A.Shakthevale, the Secretary was Dr.Ranjith Perera. Since then it has evolved as a potent force, with a membership exceeding 750 and a network comprised of more than 10 branch unions. The SVSA has acted as a watchdog to prevent irregularities in appointments, transfers and the awarding of scholarships for further training, by the Administration. The SVSA has also played a mediatory role in developing livestock sector in Sri Lanka. This is the organization representing all the state veterinary surgeons in Sri Lanka.
Objectives
A.
I. To secure the complete organization in the Association of all Veterinary Surgeons employed in the State Sector.
II. To watch, promote, safeguard and further the interests, rights and privileges of its members.
III. To provide for the members any or all of the following benefits
a. Relief in victimizations or Trade Union Disputes and such other aid in connection with their employment.
b. Legal assistance and legal advice where necessary in connection with their employment.
IV. To regulate relations between employer and employee, and between members of the Association, or between one member and other members.
V. To represent members in trade disputes.
VI. To foster a sense of duty and of loyalty to Sri Lanka and to promote all Animal Husbandry activities in Sri Lanka.
B.
The general funds of the Association shall be utilized only in the furtherance of the objects in Rule 3 above, and shall not be applied directly or indirectly in payment of any dues from any member by sentence or order of a Court of Justice.