The VCI invites applications for inclusion on a panel of Authorised Officers.

The Veterinary Council is an independent statutory body set up under the Veterinary Practice Act 2005 (“the Act”). The principal function is to regulate the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in Ireland, in the interest of animal health and welfare and in the public interest.

Under the Act, one of the key functions of the VCI’s Council is its investigative function.

The VCI’s Council has power to direct an Authorised Officer to carry out an investigation where it has reasonable cause to suspect that (a) that an offence under the Act is being committed or has been committed; and/or (b) a veterinary practitioner or a veterinary nurse is acting in a manner that constitutes professional misconduct.

Duties and Responsibilities

Authorised Officers work in pairs, at the Councils direction, as independent contractors investigating cases across the country as they arise, and are responsible for their own caseload. Following investigation, Authorised Officers are required to provide a written report to the VCI’s Council within 21 days of concluding an investigation.

How to apply:

An information booklet on the role, qualifications and experience required along with the remuneration offered is available here

Applications accepted via email only to info@vci.ie no later than 12^th of September 2025