Description of the committee’s work and goal
The WSAVA Reproduction Control Committee works collaboratively with other WSAVA committees and international stakeholders to develop guidelines on surgical and non-surgical approaches to sterilization, health benefits and risks of gonadectomy, and the decision making of reproductive control in cats and dogs.
Download the complete Terms of Reference here.
Detailed description of the desired candidates
- Academician or Veterinarian in private/specialty practice
- Working English writing and speaking skills
- Demonstrable interest and experience in canine and feline animal reproduction
- Additional qualifications in animal reproduction or related fields
- Preference for candidate from South America or Asia to ensure broad representation on the committee
- Ability and willingness to work hard and cooperatively as a member of a small, dynamic, enthusiastic team.
- Proven experience and a demonstrated willingness to provide continuing education and deliver lectures on canine and feline reproduction.
List of responsibilities from committee members
- Contribute innovative ideas to advance RCC mission
- Respond to email/electronic communication in timely manner
- Continuously assess and identify opportunities, e.g., to expand knowledge, improve practices and advance initiatives in animal reproduction, for the RCC
What is the time commitment expected for this role?
- Ability to provide up to 4 hours per week working on committee tasks. This time commitment is variable.
- Attend 1–2-hour teleconference meetings held every month
- Attend 1–2 in-person day-long RCC meetings held during WSAVA Congress, and at one additional international location. Participation in the RCC meeting and in broader WSAVA initiatives will require a minimum commitment of 3 days per meeting, plus travel time.
Remuneration for this role
All WSAVA committee members including the chairperson are volunteers. However, reasonable expenses incurred whilst carrying out WSAVA duties will be reimbursed, in accordance with our travel and expenses policy.
Applicant must provide the full documentation required below, in English, via this dedicated application link:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intent
- Letter of Good Standing from WSAVA Member Association*
Applications should be submitted before 27 November 2025 – 22:00 UTC
*All nominees for membership of any WSAVA committee/group are required to provide a letter of Good Standing from the WSAVA member organization of which they are a member. This requirement does not apply to nominees who are not members of a WSAVA organization (e.g. non-veterinarians) whose expertise may be necessary for specialist committees/groups. A person of Good Standing is defined as someone who has complied with all explicit obligations of the association and who is not subject to any form of sanction, suspension or disciplinary censure. This letter is not a recommendation from the association that the nominee is the best person for the position. WSAVA committee positions are not chosen by member organizations – the Committee Chair ultimately decides on the best candidate for the position and the choice is ratified by the Membership and Nomination Committee and the Executive Board. This letter indicates only that the WSAVA member association has no objection to the nomination. Please click here to view an example of this letter.