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.

Sessions in 2024

  • 26 July 2024, 10am-1:30pm, The Oasis Centre, 2 St Laurence Pl East, North Dock, Dublin 1, D01 E5Y9 – book here
  • 4 September 2024, 10am-2pm, Roselawn House, University Business Complex, Nat. Tech. Pk, Castletroy, Plassey, Co. Limerick, V94 6K65 – book here
  • 5 September 2024, 10am-1:30pm, Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, Sandyford Business Park, Sandyford, Dublin, D18K2P1 – book here
  • 5 September 2024, 9:30am-1pm, St Johns Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford, X91 HW9D – book here
  • 6 September 2024, 10am-1:30pm, The Oasis Centre, 2 St Laurence Pl East, North Dock, Dublin 1, D01 E5Y9 – book here
  • 10 September 2024, 6:30pm-10pm, Listowel Family Resource Centre, John B. Keane Road, Ballygowloge, Listowel, Co. Kerry, V31 EC62 – book here
  • 13 September 2024, 7pm-10:30pm, Oriel Park, Carrickmacross Road, Cambrickville, Dundalk, Co. Louth – book here
  • 16 September 2024, 10am-1:30pm, Broadhaven Bay Hotel, Ballina Road, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, F26 D8N7 – book here
  • 18 September 2024, 9:30am-1pm, Charleville GAA, Rathluirc Gaelic Athletic Association Sports Centre Bakers Road, Rathgoggan Middle, Charleville, Co. Cork – book here
  • 20 September 2024, Ballyspillane Community & Family Resource Centre, Ballyspillane, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93FD1H – book here
  • 24 September 2024, 10am-1:30pm, Croí, Moyala Lane, Newcastle, Galway, Co. Galway, H91FF68 – book here
  • 1 October 2024, 10am-1:30pm, Hannons’ Hotel, Athlone Road, Ardsallagh Beg, Co. Roscommon, F42 PH33 – book here
  • 8 October 2024, 9:30am-1:30pm, The Castlecourt Hotel, Castlebar Street, Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 NX84 – book here
  • 11 October 2024, 10am-1:30pm, The Oasis Centre, 2 St Laurence Pl East, North Dock, Dublin 1, D01 E5Y9 – book here
  • 14 October 2024, 10am-1:30pm, Clayton Hotel Galway, Monivea Road, Ballybrit, Galway, H91 D526 – book here
  • 16 October 2024, 9:30am-1pm, Kilkenny Education Centre, Seville Lodge, Callan Road, Kilkenny, R95 RH97 – book here
  • 22 October 2024, 9:30am-1pm, Fermoy, Co. Cork, P61 TK73 – book here
  • 23 October 2024, 10am-1:30pm, Regional Education Centre, Kells Road, Ardee, Co. Louth – book here
  • 1 November 2024, 10am-1:30pm, The Oasis Centre, 2 St Laurence Pl East, North Dock, Dublin 1, D01 E5Y9 – book here
  • 5 November 2024, 9:30am-1pm, Place4u, 25 Gladstone Street, Burgagery-Lands West, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, E91 HK51 – book here