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Veterinary Council of Ireland

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.

Veterinary Ireland to hold bull breeding soundness workshop

Dairy

about 2 months ago

Veterinary Ireland to hold bull breeding soundness workshop

Veterinary Ireland is to hold a workshop for vets on examining breeding soundness in bulls, which will include an on-farm practical session.

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

3 months ago

'Key accreditation milestone' for ATU's vet med course

Atlantic Technological University has been granted an opinion of “reasonable assurance” by the Veterinary Council of Ireland.

'Key accreditation milestone' for ATU's vet med course

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Department seeking new board members for VCI

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a public jobs notice for ordinary members of the board of the VCI.

Department seeking new board members for VCI

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

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

over 1 year ago

VCI welcomes 80 new places in veterinary medicine

The VCI has welcomed the announcement of 80 new third-level veterinary medicine places to be provided by SETU and ATU.

VCI welcomes 80 new places in veterinary medicine

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

Case dismissed against woman who provided bull semen analysis

A case brought by the Veterinary Council of Ireland against a woman who provided a bull semen analysis service has been dismissed in court.

Case dismissed against woman who provided bull semen analysis

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

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

Guidance for animal owners when dealing with vets

Veterinary Council Ireland has unveiled a new leaflet aimed at providing valuable guidance to animal owners in their interactions.....

Guidance for animal owners when dealing with vets

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

321 new vets registered in 2023

A total of 321 new vets and 126 veterinary nurses were registered to the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) in 2023.

321 new vets registered in 2023

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

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Vet council aims for enhanced premises accreditation standards

The new corporate strategy of the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) was launched today at the Mansion House in Dublin.

Vet council aims for enhanced premises accreditation standards

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Veterinary Council of Ireland seeks views on corporate strategy

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has launched a public consultation on its new corporate strategy for 2024-2027.

Veterinary Council of Ireland seeks views on corporate strategy

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

VCI to apply accreditation to new veterinary medicine courses

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has said that any new veterinary medicine courses will be subject to accreditation standards.

VCI to apply accreditation to new veterinary medicine courses

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

36 complaints made to Veterinary Council of Ireland in 2022

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) received 36 complaints in 2022, which is down by 80% when compared to the previous year.

36 complaints made to Veterinary Council of Ireland in 2022

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

65% of registered vets qualified in Ireland

65% of vets registered to practice in Ireland qualified here, according to the University College Dublin (UCD) School of Veterinary Medicine.

65% of registered vets qualified in Ireland

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

Harris: Report on new vet school due 'very shortly'

A report by on a proposed new veterinary school is to be presented to government "very shortly", according to Minister Simon Harris

Harris: Report on new vet school due 'very shortly'

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