The Veterinary Council of Ireland

The Veterinary Council of Ireland is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing.

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We’re pleased to confirm that our updated Accreditation Standards for Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Nursing programmes have been approved by Council. Effective July 31st 2026. A collaborative effort and an important foundation for the future. https://t.co/TRyhKX8GBO

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Lá Fhéile Bríde from the Veterinary Council of Ireland

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The VCI wish to acknowledge the remarkable service & commitment offered by our Registrants, particularly those providing emergency care to animals which often carries a significant personal burden, felt most acutely over national holidays.

Wishing you a safe & joyful Christmas.

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Applications open for vacancies for Ordinary Members of the Board of the VCI on https://t.co/g7wPjE309d

Do you have a commitment to public interest and animal health and welfare alongside an interest in assisting VCI with our important work?

https://t.co/GRBpRPvvUM

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Sincere thanks to the 40% of our registered persons who have completed their annual registration renewal so swiftly, and a gentle reminder to those outstanding to renew registration falling due by year end.

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It's World AMR Awareness Week. The veterinary professions are encouraged to play their part in helping to reduce the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant pathogens.
#ActNowProtectOurPresentSecureOurFuture

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The VCI has launched a public consultation on the use of Laser Therapy in Animals.

Submit your comments, views and submissions titled Laser Therapy in Animals to [email protected]

This consultation welcomes your response by 3 December 2025.

Full details
https://t.co/GNMLHaxLKR

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Don’t forget to vote! Last chance to have your say as voting will close today at 17:00.

Click the link to view the candidates https://t.co/p0KHEmo7AK

Information on the Election can be found https://t.co/wyUEWln6oX

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Reminder to cast your vote

Voting is underway for VCI Elections 2025.

Click the link to view the candidates https://t.co/p0KHEmo7AK

Voting is open until 17:00 on 15 October 2025

Further information on the Election can be found https://t.co/wyUEWln6oX

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The VCI team look forward to meeting students at DKIT Careers Fair today.

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Huge thanks to Aideen Neylon, Veterinary Council, and Eimear Burke, Dental Council, for a superbly organised conference in the RDS today. That concludes the Disciplinary Regulatory Conference for 2025

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The 2025 Disciplinary Regulatory Conference continues with an engaging discussion by panellists (L-R) Frank Beatty SC, Simon Murphy, Dr Ailis Ni Riain and Gerry Cleary, offering insight to the decision making processes in regulatory bodies.

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A great turnout for the opening address by the Honorable Justice David Barniville, followed by Ms Noeline Blackwell, Human Rights Lawyer, at the 2025 Disciplinary Regulatory Conference, which the Veterinary Council and Dental Council are pleased to co-host today at the RDS.

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Voting is now open for the VCI Elections 2025.

Click the link to view the candidates
https://t.co/xhdleEGrYr

Voting is open until 17:00 on 15 October 2025.

Further information on the Election can be found https://t.co/4x8aJ4aYYg

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VCI Elections 2025 Nomination Deadline

Nominations for the VCI Elections 2025 close on Friday 5thSeptember at 17:00

Make sure to get your nominations in!

To find out more click the link below
https://t.co/wyUEWln6oX

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Are you a vet or vet nurse interested in joining the VCI?
Nominations are now open for the VCI Elections 2025.
5 Veterinary Practitioner and 1 Veterinary Nurse seats for election to Council this Autumn.
https://t.co/wyUEWln6oX
Nomination deadline on Friday, 5th September at 17:00

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Nominations are now open for the VCI Elections 2025. The Election process will be conducted electronically this year. For further information, please visit the following link: https://t.co/wyUEWln6oX

The nomination deadline is Friday, 5th September at 17:00.

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PAS Public Stakeholder Consultation

The VCI is undertaking a review of its Premises Accreditation Scheme, and we welcome your feedback.

To take part in this consultation or for further info, please visit https://t.co/TlkVm0CX2H

Consultation will close on 29 August 2025.

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The VCI would like to congratulate all of the Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Nursing students who graduated yesterday in UCD.

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VCI Registrar Niamh Muldoon was pleased to meet with colleagues from the AVBC (Susan Keane and Jennie Hodgson), AVMA (Samantha Morello) and RCVS (Linda Prescott Clements), at the EAEVE General Assembly today kindly hosted by UCD School of Veterinary Medicine.