Veterinary Supports

VCI News

Dec 18, 2024

VCI Welcome Expressions of Interest to Join its Practice Premises Committee

The Veterinary Council of Ireland is the statutory body responsible for the regulation and management of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing, established under the Veterinary Practice Act 2005. The principal function of the Veterinary Council is to regulate the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the Republic of Ireland, in the interest of animal health and welfare and in the interest of veterinary public health.

VCI News

Dec 10, 2024

Veterinary Council of Ireland Position on the Abivet Rome Online Veterinary Technician Programme

The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have created a guide on responsible dog ownership in Ireland.

Code of Conduct

May 15, 2024

Veterinary Council of Ireland Public Consultation – Canine Surgical Artificial Insemination Outcome

We write to update you on the outcome of the Veterinary Council public consultation on canine surgical artificial insemination.

VCI News

Dec 21, 2023

Department of Rural and Community Development Responsible Dog Ownership Guide

The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have created a guide on responsible dog ownership in Ireland.

VCI News

Nov 1, 2023

VCI 2023 Veterinary Practitioner Election Results

VCI News

Oct 13, 2023

Upcoming safeTALK Training Sessions on Mental Health and Suicide Awareness

Further to the Report on the Mental Health of Veterinary Professions in Ireland published in April 2022, the Veterinary Council has partnered with the HSE’s National Office for Suicide Prevention (“NOSP”) to organise the delivery of training nationwide to promote awareness of mental health and the available supports.