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Veterinary Council of Ireland

Vet council seeks views on standards in practices and programmes

Agri-Business

4 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...

Almost 300 new vets joined the VCI register during 2024

Agri-Business

9 months 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.

VCI says Italy-based online vet nurse course 'not recognised'

Agri-Business

11 months 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.

Survey: High level of trust in veterinary professionals

Beef

about 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.

VCI welcomes 80 new places in veterinary medicine

Rural Life

about 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.

Rural Life

over 1 year 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

over 1 year 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

over 1 year 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

almost 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

almost 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

almost 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

over 2 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

over 2 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

over 2 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

over 2 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'

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

HSE warns vets about outbreak of diptheria-like disease

The HSE has notified the Veterinary Council of Ireland of an outbreak of corynebacterium ulcerans which produces a diptheria-like toxin.

HSE warns vets about outbreak of diptheria-like disease

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

Senator: Review of vet school opportunities 'a positive step'

The appointment of a panel to review opportunities for new veterinary medicine programmes has been hailed as "a positive step" by one senator.

Senator: Review of vet school opportunities 'a positive step'

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

VCI legal fees increased to nearly €750,000 in 2022

The VCI paid out nearly €750,000 in legal fees according to a summary of its legal fees for the 12 months to December 2022.

VCI legal fees increased to nearly €750,000 in 2022

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Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

VCI to review vet school applications as part of expert panel

The VCI has welcomed the opportunity to identify options to build capacity in veterinary education as part of an expert advisory panel.

VCI to review vet school applications as part of expert panel

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

Concerns raised about 'rushed' process to establish new vet school

Veterinary practitioners have raised concerns about an expert panel which will review applications of institutions to host a new vet school.

Concerns raised about 'rushed' process to establish new vet school

Rural Life

about 3 years ago

71% increase in complaints to veterinary council in 2021

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for regulating the...

71% increase in complaints to veterinary council in 2021

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Irish vets to be allowed work in Australasia under new deal

Vets trained in Ireland will be allowed to work in Australia and New Zealand and vice versa under a new agreement signed today.

Irish vets to be allowed work in Australasia under new deal

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