21 October 2024
VCI Role Vacancy – Premises Accreditation Scheme Officer
About the Veterinary Council of Ireland
The Veterinary Council of Ireland is an independent statutory body set up under the Veterinary Practice Act 2005, as amended. For public accountability purposes, the Veterinary Council of Ireland operates under the aegis of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The principal function of the Veterinary Council of Ireland is to regulate the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in Ireland, in the interest of animal health and welfare, and public health.
Other responsibilities of the Veterinary Council of Ireland include public protection through the maintenance of standards in the practice of veterinary medicine and nursing through the accreditation and supervision of veterinary education, safeguarding and maintenance of the Register of Veterinary Practitioners and Register of Veterinary Nurses, certification and registration of veterinary practice premises, standards for veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing required in a binding Code of Professional Conduct and through disciplinary action in cases of professional misconduct.
The Registrar leads the Executive team, in delivering the strategy of the Veterinary Council of Ireland through the day-to-day operations.
Purpose of the Role
The Council’s Premises Accreditation Scheme (“the PAS”) is a mandatory scheme introduced to regulate veterinary practices in Ireland. Under the PAS, all veterinary practices in the State must be registered and certified by the Council. Through the PAS, the Council regulates and maintains standards of veterinary practices in the interest of animal health and welfare and the public interest by carrying out regular practice inspections and by requiring Registered Veterinary Practitioners and Registered Veterinary Nurses to comply with the requirements of the Scheme in their day-to-day practice.
Reporting to the Premises Accreditation Scheme Manager, the Premises Accreditation Scheme Officer will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks relating to the Council’s Premises Accreditation Scheme.
The role involves processing documents relating to premises accreditation, preparing applications for management review, processing premises inspection reports, ensuring Registrant employment details are up to date and assisting with the premises accreditation renewal of registration process. In addition, the role holder will also attend as minute taker at the Council’s Practice Premises Committee meetings and assist the PAS Manager in preparing meeting documents.
The role holder will provide support as a point of contact for queries relating to premises accreditation, providing a professional and courteous service to all stakeholders using various communication types.
A background in previous administration roles or in a registered veterinary practice is essential for this key role within the Council’s Executive team, in addition to a can-do ability and professional customer service focus.
A commitment to a public interest organisation and an appreciation for collegiality and team spirit are also welcomed.
How to apply
Applicants should submit, on or before 22nd November 2024, by email to info@vci.ie :-
- A letter of application detailing how your qualifications and experience relate to the position
- A current CV
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