Veterinary Council of Ireland

Vet TB testing breaches to be treated ‘seriously’

The Department does not routinely report all instances of TB testing non-compliance by vets directly to the body responsible for regulating vets.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Vet TB testing breaches to be treated ‘seriously’

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Department finds repeat TB testing failures among vets

Department finds repeat TB testing failures among vets

NEWS 8 October 2025

New head of ATU veterinary college confirmed

New head of ATU veterinary college confirmed

NEWS 12 September 2025

New large animal veterinary practice opens in Mayo to tackle rural vet shortages

New large animal veterinary practice opens in Mayo to tackle rural vet shortages

New large animal veterinary practice opens in Mayo to tackle rural vet shortages

NEWS 25 August 2025

Court dismisses appeal against bull semen tester

Court dismisses appeal against bull semen tester

Court dismisses appeal against bull semen tester

NEWS 15 July 2025

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Vet suspended for TB test misconduct

Vet suspended for TB test misconduct

The Veterinary Council of Ireland held 11 fitness-to-practise inquiries throughout 2024 – a total of three vets were suspended while a number were censured in their work going forward.

NEWS 1 January 1970

New vets should have to work in Ireland after graduating - vet

New vets should have to work in Ireland after graduating - vet

Rachel Donovan speaks to vets around the country about how hard it is to source large animal vets to join their practices.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Over 35% of vet graduates studied abroad

Over 35% of vet graduates studied abroad

Figures from the Veterinary Council of Ireland workplace report showed this figure has risen by over 9% from 28.2% in 2020.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Shortage of large animal vets in rural Ireland - Veterinary Council

Shortage of large animal vets in rural Ireland - Veterinary Council

However, the statutory body regulating veterinary medicine in Ireland found that the veterinary register has grown by 30% since 2004.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Merchants 'face closure' over veterinary changes - Merchants Alliance Ireland

Merchants 'face closure' over veterinary changes - Merchants Alliance Ireland

Merchants Alliance Ireland has said that the Minister has shown an "unwillingness to meet" to discuss changes to how veterinary products can be sold.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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