IVNA Membership Application Form
All membership subscriptions are per calendar year.
The Irish Veterinary Nursing Association
The enactment of the Veterinary Practice Act 2005 brought great change and development to the Veterinary Industry as a whole, particularly influencing the Veterinary Nursing Profession. This was the first time in Irish History that the VN profession became legislated and protected by law. With that a great need for an association completely dedicated to the interests and issues concerning Irish nurses and students became vitally important. The goal of the Irish Veterinary Nursing Association is to promote animal health, care and welfare through the continuing advancement of professional standards of veterinary nursing.
Aims of the IVNA
- To represent and promote the profession
- of veterinary nursing in Ireland.
- Provision of continuing education for
- students and qualified veterinary nurses.
- Liaison with national and international
- Representation with government bodies.
- Any other matters which may affect the education or work of veterinary nurses
Benefits of membership Include (depending on category)
- A dedicated committee working voluntarily on your behalf.
- The association acts as the voice of its members in protecting and promoting the profession of veterinary nursing.
- Opportunity for regular contact with other members of the profession.
- VNA Membership Card
- IVNA Pin Badge
- A quarterly newsletter
- Savings on insurance policies such as VHI Healthcare, AA breakdown recovery.
- Discounts with Horse Professional
- Discounts on Books, CPD and Congress
- Representation, advice and support
- Affordable regional meetings and CPD
- Subscription to the Irish Veterinary Journal.
- And much more!
- Registered Veterinary Nurse €50 - renewal €55 - new membership (Open to Qualified VN’s Only, non VCI registered VNs must supply proof of a qualification eligible for registration)
- Student Veterinary Nurse €40 (Open to Student VNs attending one of the 5 accredited courses in Ireland only)
- Student Veterinary Nurse FOC (Open to Student VNs attending one of the 5 accredited courses in Ireland only)
- Associate Membership €46 (Open to veterinary support staff who are not; qualified VN’s, Student VN’s or veterinary surgeons)
- Supporters €20 (Individuals not eligible for the foregoing categories, can make a €20 donation and will receive a subscription for the IVNA newsletter)
