About the Veterinary Council of Ireland
The Veterinary Council of Ireland is an independent statutory body set up under the Veterinary Practice Act 2005, as amended. For public accountability purposes, the Veterinary Council of Ireland operates under the aegis of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The principal function of the Veterinary Council of Ireland is to regulate the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in Ireland, in the interest of animal health and welfare, and public health.
Other responsibilities of the Veterinary Council of Ireland include public protection through the maintenance of standards in the practice of veterinary medicine and nursing through the accreditation and supervision of veterinary education, safeguarding and maintenance of the Register of Veterinary Practitioners and Register of Veterinary Nurses, certification and registration of veterinary practice premises, standards for veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing required in a binding Code of Professional Conduct and through disciplinary action in cases of professional misconduct.
The Registrar leads the Executive team, in delivering the strategy of the Veterinary Council of Ireland through the day-to-day operations.
14 April 2025
VCI Role Vacancy – Fitness to Practise Secretary
An opportunity arises to join a dynamic team in the Veterinary Council executive as Fitness to Practise Secretary.
Reporting to the Head of Legal, the Secretary to Fitness to Practice Committee liaises with all parties to an Inquiry Hearing and ensures the smooth running of FTP inquiries. They support the Fitness to Practice Committee in convening hearing dates for any outstanding matters to be heard, and all associated planning for such inquiries.
How to apply
Applicants should submit, on or before 5pm 15th May 2025, by email to info@vci.ie :-
- A letter of application detailing how your qualifications and experience relate to the position
- A current CV
For further information on the role please click here
To view further information on the role in Irish click here
10 April 2025
VCI Role Vacancy – Registration Officer
An opportunity arises for a committed and reliable person to join a strong team in the Veterinary Council executive as Registration Officer. Reporting to the Registration Manager, the Registration Officer will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks relating to registration processes at the Veterinary Council of Ireland (“VCI”). The role focusses on administrative processes in the registration of veterinary practitioners and veterinary nurses with the VCI. This role will be responsible for responding to queries about becoming registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland and will involve proofing and verifying documents relating to registration, preparing applications for management review, and assisting with the administration of annual renewal of registration.
How to apply
Applicants should submit, on or before 5pm 15 May 2025, by email to info@vci.ie :-
- A letter of application detailing how your qualifications and experience relate to the position
- A current CV
For further information on the role please click here
To view further information on the role in Irish click here