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Govt has ‘no role’ in regulating private vet practice salary scales – Heydon

Agri-Business

1 day ago

Govt has ‘no role’ in regulating private vet practice salary scales – Heydon

Minister Martin Heydon said government departments “have no role" in regulating salary scales for those working in private vet practices.

Search on for new vet council CEO as Muldoon steps down

Agri-Business

5 days ago

Search on for new vet council CEO as Muldoon steps down

The vet council of Ireland has announced that Niamh Muldoon will step down from her role as registrar and chief executive

Vets call for proposed regulatory fee increase to be reduced

Agri-Business

5 days ago

Vets call for proposed regulatory fee increase to be reduced

Veterinary Ireland, the body representing vets in Ireland, has called for a proposed increase in regulatory fees to be reduced.

Taoiseach opens new boardroom at Veterinary Council of Ireland HQ

Agri-Business

22 days ago

Taoiseach opens new boardroom at Veterinary Council of Ireland HQ

Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially opened a newly developed boardroom facility at the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) headquarters.

Veterinary Council of Ireland elects president and deputy president

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Veterinary Council of Ireland elects president and deputy president

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has elected Joseph Walsh as its new president and Caroline Garvan as deputy president.

Agri-Business

8 months ago

Vet council seeks views on standards in practices and programmes

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has launched two public consultations in relation to vet...

Vet council seeks views on standards in practices and programmes

Agri-Business

10 months ago

VCI received 29 complaints about a 'single veterinary practitioner' in 2024

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) received a total of 46 complaints in 2024 - a 17% decrease on the previous year.

VCI received 29 complaints about a 'single veterinary practitioner' in 2024

Agri-Business

11 months ago

Report: Rural areas face large animal vet shortages

Rural areas are facing large animal vet shortages which the VCI has warned is "essential for Ireland's agricultural sector".

Report: Rural areas face large animal vet shortages

Agri-Business

11 months ago

VCI updates code of conduct in response to new medicines rules

The VCI has announced that it is updating its code of professional conduct in response to the new veterinary medicines regulations.

VCI updates code of conduct in response to new medicines rules

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Almost 300 new vets joined the VCI register during 2024

A total of 298 new vets and 129 veterinary nurses joined the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) register last year.

Almost 300 new vets joined the VCI register during 2024

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

VCI says Italy-based online vet nurse course 'not recognised'

The VCI has said that an Italy-based online veterinary nursing course is not recognised for the purpose of registering as a nurse here.

VCI says Italy-based online vet nurse course 'not recognised'

Beef

over 1 year ago

Survey: High level of trust in veterinary professionals

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has released the findings of a recent public trust survey.

Survey: High level of trust in veterinary professionals

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

55% year on year jump in complaints to Vet Council of Ireland in 2023

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) received a total of 56 complaints in 2023 according to a new report.

55% year on year jump in complaints to Vet Council of Ireland in 2023

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

Appointment of new AHI chief executive announced

Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has appointed Kevin McConnell as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the organisation.

Appointment of new AHI chief executive announced

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

Veterinary Council of Ireland elects Rachel Brown as president

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has confirmed that Rachel Brown has been elected as its new president.

Veterinary Council of Ireland elects Rachel Brown as president

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

DAFM will not share farmer vet medicine data without 'engagement'

The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) said that farmer vet medicine records will not be shared with external bodies without prior discussion.

DAFM will not share farmer vet medicine data without 'engagement'

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

Senator: Review of vet school opportunities 'a positive step'

The appointment of a panel to review opportunities for new veterinary medicine programmes has been hailed as "a positive step" by one senator.

Senator: Review of vet school opportunities 'a positive step'

Rural Life

over 3 years ago

71% increase in complaints to veterinary council in 2021

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for regulating the...

71% increase in complaints to veterinary council in 2021

Agri-Business

almost 4 years ago

More than 40% of veterinary professionals experience 'abnormal' stress levels

New research published by the VCI has shed some light on the mental health and well-being of the country's veterinary professionals.

More than 40% of veterinary professionals experience 'abnormal' stress levels

Agri-Business

about 4 years ago

New VCI code of conduct aims to tackle AMR

The VCI has updated its Codes of Professional Conduct for practitioners and nurses, with the aim of "supporting the fight" against AMR.

New VCI code of conduct aims to tackle AMR

Agri-Business

about 4 years ago

VCI elects new president and deputy president

VCI has appointed Vivienne Duggan as president and Rachel Brown as deputy president - the first time two women have been appointed.

VCI elects new president and deputy president

Agri-Business

over 4 years ago

Veterinary council elects six new members

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has elected six new council members, comprising five vets and one veterinary nurse

Veterinary council elects six new members

Rural Life

almost 5 years ago

Closing date approaching for VCI mental-health survey

The closing date for a VCI mental health survey of veterinary professionals - the first of its kind in the country - is approaching

Closing date approaching for VCI mental-health survey

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