Regulating the Veterinary Professions in Ireland.

The Veterinary Council of Ireland is an independent Statutory Body established under the Veterinary Practice Act 2005, as amended.

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VCI News

Jan 7, 2026

FVE Webinar – Food & Feed Security in Europe

VCI News

Nov 27, 2025

VCI Registration Renewal Fees – Frequently Asked Questions

VCI News

Nov 18, 2025

Cloudflare Network Issue

Cloudflare have addressed the network issue that affected access to many websites earlier today, 18th November. Access to the VCI website and the registration renewal portal has now largely returned to normal. If you experience any difficulty accessing the portal, please contact us at info@vci.ie and we will be happy to assist. Thank you for your patience.

VCI News

Nov 11, 2025

Public Consultation on the use of Laser Therapy in Animals

VCI News

Jul 9, 2025

Veterinary Council Stakeholder Consultation on Standards of Accreditation for Programmes of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Nursing in Ireland

The Veterinary Council of Ireland is undertaking a periodic review of Standards of Accreditation for Programmes of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Nursing in Ireland, and we welcome your feedback on the proposed standards of accreditation.

VCI News

Jul 7, 2025

VCI Accreditation Panel Expressions of Interest

The Veterinary Council is seeking to expand and develop its pool of experienced and qualified accreditation panel members.

Complaints & Disciplinary Procedures

The jurisdiction of the Council extends to ensuring proper professional conduct amongst the members of the profession and to applying a range of sanctions, up to and including erasure from the Register, on any registered person.

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