Veterinary Council of Ireland
Niall Hurson on 01 Mar 2021
Temporary suspensions handed to vets who broke antibiotic protocol
Vets can only prescribe and dispense prescription-only medicines to animals that are under their care.
Barry Cassidy on 10 Feb 2021
Tighter rules on wormers to cost farmers
The Department has faced strong criticism from licenced merchants, co-ops, and other industry stakeholders over its approach to new EU rules on prescribing animal medicines.
Niall Hurson on 27 Jan 2021
Just 16% of Irish vets work in farm animal-focused practices
Data shows a majority youthful veterinary workforce with almost 40% of total registrants under the age of 40.
Niall Hurson on 16 Jan 2021
Retired vets return to field for Brexit checkpoint positions
The Veterinary Council of Ireland has welcomed a number of new entrants to the profession and believes this influx of additional talent will benefit animal health and welfare in Ireland.
Niall Hurson on 12 Jan 2021
Number of vets in Ireland passes 3,000
The Veterinary Council of Ireland has welcomed a number of new entrants to the profession and believes this influx of additional talent will benefit animal health and welfare in Ireland.
Niall Hurson on 11 Dec 2020
Vets to register both sides of border ahead of Brexit D-day
The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have issued a joint statement on the recognition of each other’s veterinary degrees.
Niall Hurson on 27 Aug 2020
Veterinary Council to make annual donation to benevolent fund
The commitment by the Veterinary Council furthers its objective to support the health and wellbeing of veterinary registrants.
Niall Hurson on 06 Jul 2020
Vet numbers boosted by 133 new recruits
Vet shortages have been described to be ‘anecdotal in the main’ as 133 vets join the register.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 14 Apr 2020
COVID-19: cats and dogs should be quarantined for 14 days
Pets such as dogs and cats whose owners have tested positive for COVID-19 should be quarantined like their owners, according to the VCI.
Amy Forde on 07 Apr 2020
Ireland's vet numbers hit all-time high
The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for the regulation and management of the practise of veterinary medicine, has published its annual report.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 30 Mar 2020
Vets advised to ‘confine their services’
Vets have been classed as essential workers and will continue to support the farming community.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 23 Mar 2020
Veterinary council warns practices will be ‘stretched’
Vets are being advised to follow HSE guidelines, but could be under pressure physically and financially.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 18 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: vets arrange medicine pick-up services
This can be a busy time for farmers and vets have committed to keeping their services available.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 13 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: 'business as usual' for vets
Members of the VCI have been told to take precautions and follow HSE advice.
The Dealer on 06 Mar 2020
The Big Dealer: familiar faces in Seanad race
Seanad vote, Glanbia board, fast-track Green Cert, Dairygold concerns, glut of donkeys, tractor run and more in this week's Big Dealer.
The Dealer on 04 Mar 2020
Familiar faces in Seanad elections
A lot of farmers might not be able to vote in Seanad elections, but they’ll still be familiar with a few faces.
The Dealer on 07 Feb 2020
The Big Dealer: another big turnout for Tim in Tipp
Tim's celebration party, Love Island star's milk campaign, green diesel market, calving questions, new VCI president, snail farmer's success and more in this week's Big Dealer.
The Dealer on 05 Feb 2020
Ó Scannaill passes on the VCI mantle
There's a new team at the top of the Veterinary Council of Ireland.
Amy Forde on 10 Jan 2020
Fianna Fáil to propose bill limiting vet practice ownership
Fianna Fáil is proposing is that a veterinary practice can only be owned in the Republic of Ireland by registered veterinary practitioners.
Paul Mooney on 01 Jan 2020
Mr X triggers rule change for vets
Vet said Mr X had an agenda and a commercial interest and was no neutral bystander.