Training
The Veterinary Council recognises the importance of well being in veterinary health professionals, and supports the health and well being of the veterinary professions. Following the commission and launch of the Report of the Mental Health of Veterinary Professions in Ireland in 2022, the VCI have partnered with the National Office of Suicide Prevention to promote awareness, supports and training related to mental health and wellbeing for veterinary teams, through free of charge training titled safeTALK.
safeTALK is an internationally recognised half-day training programme that prepares participants in recognition and engagement with people who may be experiencing mental health challenges and/or suicidality, and to connect them to mental health and suicide first aid resources.
Any member of a veterinary team is encouraged to undergo this training, to ensure we are all aware and trained to assist our colleagues who may need supports at any time, and be familiar with the available supports and resources.
A list of the upcoming safeTALK training sessions are listed below, with dates and locations and links to book:
For further information on the training please read the safeTALK information leaflet.
There is also an online training programme “Let’s Talk About Suicide” which might assist those unable to attend in person training. This can be access through the following link – https://traininghub.nosp.ie/
SAFEVET SMART Handbook
The SAFEVET SMART Handbook : a practical and complete guide to stress management and resilience techniques for veterinary practitioners and veterinary nurses. To download a copy of the SAFEVET SMART Handbook, please click here.
Cavan & Monaghan
SafeTALK Training, Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, Iontas Centre, Bree Road, Connabury, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan – book here
SafeTALK Training, Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, Hub Muinchille, 1-6 Cavan Street, Drumaveil North, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, H16 HY50 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, Monaghan Education Centre, Knockaconny, Co. Monaghan, H18 E890 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Friday, 19 September 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Co. Cavan, H12 E5C7 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, The Peace Link, Liseggerton, Clones, Co. Monaghan – book here
Cork
SafeTALK Training, Monday, 10 March 2025, 6pm – 9:30pm, Ballyphehane Community Centre, Tory Top Road, Ballyphehane, Cork, T12WC6V – book here
SafeTALK Training, Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, The Heron Room (Ground floor), The Mill, Castletownroche, Cork. P51 F9PX – book here
Donegal
SafeTALK training, Thursday, 10 April 2025, 6pm – 9pm, Atlantic Technological University – Donegal Letterkenny Campus, Port Road, Gortlee, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal – book here.
Dublin North City & County
SafeTALK Training, Thursday, 27 March 2025, 6pm – 9:30pm, St. Margaret’s Golf & Country Club, Skephubble, St Margaret’s, Co. Dublin, K67 K339 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Saturday, 12 April 2025, 2:30pm – 6pm, Outhouse, 105 Capel Street, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 R290 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Monday, 21 April 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, The Oasis Centre, 2 St Laurence Pl East, North Dock, Dublin 1, D01 E5Y9 – book here
Dublin South East, Dublin South and Wicklow
SafeTALK Training, Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 K063 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Greystones Family Resource Centre, Unit 10, Charlesland, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, A63 AK52 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, Central Park, Clayton Hotel, Sandyford Business District, Dublin, D18 K2P1 – book here
Dublin South, Kildare, West Wicklow
SafeTALK Training, Thursday, 6 March 2025, 10:30am – 2pm, Leixlip Library, Captain’s Hill, Newtown, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, W23 WR96 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Adamstown Community Centre, Station Road, Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin, W78ETF8 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Thursday, 29 May 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Luisne Centre, McAuley Place, Naas, Co Kildare, W91 D62E – book here
Galway, Mayo & Roscommon
SafeTALK Training, Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 10am-1:30pm, The Ellison, Lannagh Road, Garryduff, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 V279 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 10:30am – 2pm, The Cultural Centre Swinford, Station Road, Carrowbeg, Swinford, Co. Mayo, F12 WK83 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, Athenry Road, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62 Y189 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Croí, Moyala Lane, Newcastle, Galway, Co. Galway, H91FF68 – book here
Kerry
SafeTALK Training, Thursday, 13 March 2025, 6pm – 9:30pm, Carrigtwohill Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Carrigtohill, Co. Cork, T45 PH28 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 6pm – 9:30pm, Dingle Skellig Hotel, Farran, Dingle, Co. Kerry, V92 D5X2 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 1:30pm – 5pm, Torc Community & Family Resource Centre CLG, (Formerly known as Ballyspillane Community & Family Resource Centre CLG), Ballyspillane Estate, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 FD1H – book here
SafeTALK Training, Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 2pm – 5:30pm, Listowel Family Resource Centre, John B. Keane Road, Ballygowloge, Listowel, Co. Kerry – book here
Limerick, Clare, North Tipperary
SafeTALK Training, Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 10am – 2pm, Roselawn House, Castletroy, Plassey, Co. Limerick – book here
Longford, Westmeath, Laois, Offaly
SafeTALK Training, Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9am – 12:30pm, Merchant Quay Ireland Centre, Tanyard Industrial Estate, Tullamore, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, R35 V5W4 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, Bloomfield House Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa, Lynn, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 HP8E – book here
SafeTALK Training, Tueday, 16 September 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, Bloomfield House Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa, Lynn, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 HP8E – book here
SafeTALK Training, Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 9am – 12:15pm, Merchant Quay Ireland Centre, Tanyard Industrial Estate, Tullamore, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, R35 V5W4 – book here
Louth & Meath
SafeTALK Training, Thursday, 10 April 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Navan Education Centre, Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath – book here
SafeTALK Training, Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Regional Education Centre, Kells Road, Ardee, Co. Louth – book here
Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow & South Tipperary
SafeTALK Training, Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, Wexford Education Support Centre, Milehouse Road, Bellefield, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford – book here
SafeTALK Training, Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, Seville Lodge Callan Road, Archersleas, Kilkenny, R95 X2T2 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Thursday, 8 May 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, St John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford, X91 HW9D – book here
SafeTALK Training, Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, Kilcannon Garden Centre, Old Dublin Road, Blackstoops, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 F5D7 – book here
SafeTALK Training, Wednesday, 4 June 2025 – 9:30am – 1pm, Carrick on Suir Community Resource Centre, Nano Nagle Community Resource Centre, Greenside, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, E32 P928 – book here