Training
The Veterinary Council recognises the importance of well being in veterinary health professionals, and supports the health and well being of the veterinary professions. Following the commission and launch of the Report of the Mental Health of Veterinary Professions in Ireland in 2022, the VCI have partnered with the National Office of Suicide Prevention to promote awareness, supports and training related to mental health and wellbeing for veterinary teams, through free of charge training titled safeTALK.
safeTALK is an internationally recognised half-day training programme that prepares participants in recognition and engagement with people who may be experiencing mental health challenges and/or suicidality, and to connect them to mental health and suicide first aid resources.
Any member of a veterinary team is encouraged to undergo this training, to ensure we are all aware and trained to assist our colleagues who may need supports at any time, and be familiar with the available supports and resources.
A list of the upcoming safeTALK training sessions are listed below, with dates and locations and links to book:
For further information on the training please read the safeTALK information leaflet.
There is also an online training programme “Let’s Talk About Suicide” which might assist those unable to attend in person training. This can be access through the following link – https://traininghub.nosp.ie/
SAFEVET SMART Handbook
The SAFEVET SMART Handbook : a practical and complete guide to stress management and resilience techniques for veterinary practitioners and veterinary nurses. To download a copy of the SAFEVET SMART Handbook, please click here.
Cavan, Louth, Meath & Monaghan
Friday, 17 October 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Regional Education Centre, Kells Road, Ardee, Co. Louth. Book here.
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, The Peace Link, Liseggerton, Clones, Clones, Co Monaghan, H23 W209. Book here.
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Barbican Centre, William Street, Downtown Drogheda, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Book here.
Cork
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 6pm – 9pm, Community Centre, Farranacoush, Sherkin Island, Co. Cork. Book here.
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 6pm – 9pm, St Matthews Church Baltimore, Main Street, Baltimore, Co. Cork. Book here.
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 10am – 1pm, Ladysbridge Community Hall, Ladysbridge, Knockglass, East Cork, Co. Cork, P25 HC94. Book here.
Monday, 10 November 2025, 6pm – 9:30pm, Linkpoint Youth Services, Harbour View Road, Gurranabraher, Cork, Munster, T23 YPT. Book here.
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 10am – 1pm, 49 North Street, 49 North Street, Gortnaclohy, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, P81 Y433. Book here.
Donegal, Sligo & Leitrim
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 6pm – 9:30pm, Moville & District Family Resource Centre Limited, Market Square, Moville, Co. Donegal, F93 X59E. Book here.
Dublin North City & County
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, Tayleur House Reception, St Itas Campus, Portraine Demesne, Portrane, Co. Dublin. Book here.
Friday, 21 November 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, The Oasis Centre, 2 St Laurence Pl East, North Dock, Dublin 1, D01 E5Y9. Book here.
Monday, 24 November 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, Tayleur House Reception, St Itas Campus, Portraine Demesne, Portrane, Co. Dublin. Book here.
Dublin Southeast, Dublin South & East Wicklow
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 K063. Book here.
Dublin South, Kildare & West Wicklow
Friday, 17 October 2025, 10:30am – 2pm, North Clondalkin Library, 1 Liscarne Cl, Rowlagh, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D22 E2Y2. Book here.
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 1:30pm – 5pm, Rathangan Community Library, Canal Court Kildare Road, Rathangan Demesne, Rathangan, Co. Kildare, R51 YX65. Book here.
Friday, 21 November 2025, 10:30am – 2pm, Ballyfermot Library, Ballyfermot Rd, Dublin 10, D10WV02. Book here.
Galway, Mayo & Roscommon
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Ballinfoile Castlegar Neighbourhood Centre, Headford Road, Galway City, Co. Galway, H91 PN50. Book here.
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 7pm – 10:30pm, Community Hall, St Aidans, Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon, H53 Y2N5. Book here.
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Tusla Offices, Unit 2, 1st Floor, Loughrea Shopping Centre, Athenry Road, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62 XR82. Book here.
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Family Centre, Brackernagh, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 NX59. Book here.
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, Clayton Hotel Galway, Monivea Road, Ballybrit, Galway, H91 D526. Book here.
Monday, 10 November 2025, 10am – 1:30pm, The Ellison, Lannagh Road, Garryduff, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 V279. Book here.
Monday, 10 November 2025, 6:30pm – 10pm, Caherlistrane GAA & LGFA, Co. Galway, H91 HF78. Book here.
Kerry
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 2pm – 5:30pm, Listowel Family Resource Centre, John B. Keane Road, Ballygowloge, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Book here.
Limerick, Clare & North Tipperary
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 10am – 2pm, Roselawn House, Castletroy, Plassey, Co. Limerick. Book here.
Saturday, 15 November 2025, 10am – 2pm, Rosecrea Lions Club Community Hall, Rosemary Street, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, E53 DD35. Book here.
Longford, Westmeath, Laois & Offaly
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 9am – 12:15pm, Merchant Quay Ireland Centre, Tanyard Industrial Estate, Tullamore, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, R35 V5W4. Book here.
Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow & South Tipperary
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, Kilkenny Education Centre, Seville Lodge, Callan Road, Kilkenny, R95 RH97. Book here.
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 9:30am – 1pm, Carrick on Suir Community Resource Centre, Community Resource Centre, Nano Nagle Community Resource Centre, Greenside, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, E32 P928. Book here.