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About Us
Welcome to the IVNA website

The aim of the Irish Veterinary Nursing Association is to promote animal health, care and welfare and foster a need to cultivate the highest standard of veterinary nursing through the continuing advancement of professional development and ongoing education.

The aims of the IVNA include:

  • Representation of the veterinary nursing profession generally and specifically IVNA members.
  • Provision of continuing education events for associated individuals, students and qualified veterinary nurses
  • Promote the profession and liaise with national and international veterinary bodies
    e.g. Veterinary Council of Ireland, VETTNET, IVNTA.
  • Provide advice and guidance to its members.

This site has been designed to provide veterinary nurses and support staff with up-to-date information about many aspects of the profession including Continuing Professional Development, legislative changes and other relevant news items.

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We are constantly updating our site, so check in regularly for news and events!

 
IVNA Committee 2010

The following members have been elected to the IVNA committee for 2010 and are committed to achieving association aims and goals for the year ahead.  The committee are all registered veterinary nurses who work on behalf of the IVNA and its members in a voluntary capacity. To learn more about our committee members, just click on the links below.


Chairperson -  Ann Marie Byrne

Vice Chairperson -  Lisa Sheeran

Secretary -   Eilis Nichol

Treasurer -    Orlaith Farrelly

Student Liaison -   Doireann Dowling

Public Relations Officer -  Melanie O Donohgue

East Connaught RCO -   Fiona Burke Linnane

West Connaught RCO -  Ger Carr

East Leinster RCO-   Mia Bowen

West Leinster RCO - Mairin NiChonghaile


The committee are still seeking Regional Coordinators for the Munster and Ulster regions.