Correspondence to the VCI relaying concerns regarding the withdrawal of Direct Debit Facilities

The IVNA have issued correspondence to the Revenue Commissioners in relation to increasing the Tax Relief benefits associated with work related expenses.

Response re tax relief for RVNs working expenses

IVNA response to Revenue re tax relief for RVNs on work expenses March 2019

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Further complaints regarding the inappropriate advertisement for Veterinary Nurses and request for information regarding PAS inspections in order to prevent unqualified staff performing acts of veterinary medicine.

Read the VCI response to May 2018 correspondence

IVNA complaint regarding classified adverts, introduction of classified advert position statement and the reporting of improper use of the title VN and unqualified person in practice.

The IVNA made the following submissions on behalf of our members to VCI in relation to the consultation process for the introduction of corporate ownership of veterinary businesses in Ireland.  

As the Representative Association for the Veterinary Nursing Profession in Ireland, the IVNA seeks clarification in relation to tax credits and tax exemptions for taxpayers within our
profession.  In particular relating to areas of annual registration fees, textbooks, equipment and continual education.

With an increase in inappropriate classified adverts circulating the IVNA upon recommendation from IVNU have developed a position statement with regards to the construction of advertisements.  This position statement was issued to advertisers, recruitment agencies and the VCI advising that certain classified advertisement criteria be met in order to protect the status of Irish Veterinary Nurses in Veterinary Practices, encourage transparency and increase retention of skill and knowledge within the profession.

IVNA have released a position statement to the VCI on the recent increase to VN registration fees.

The IVNA issued correspondence to the VCI regarding microchipping for clarification.  Read more to view the VCI response.

Napier University is now offering a distance learning BSc Hon top up course for Veterinary Nurses.  

The IVNA issued correspondence to the VCI requesting clarification on an RVN being permitted to perform an Epidural on a Ewe.  Read more to view the VCI response.

The IVNA requested clarificaiton from VCI regarding Microchippling being an act of veterinary medicine.  Read more to view the VCI response to this query.

The IVNA issued correspondence to the VCI regarding multiple queries received from new graduates regarding registration.  Read more to view VCI response to this query.

The IVNA raised a query with the VCI regarding registered veterinary nurses administering vaccinations.  Read more to view the VCI response to this query.

The IVNA issued correspondence to Minister Simon Covney regarding the amended Veterinary Practice Act 2005

THe IVNA issued correspondence to the DAF objecting to RVN requirement to complete a responsible persons training programme

The IVNA undertook a National Survey of the Veterinary Nurse Profession, covering topics such as employment conditions, benefits, rates of pay etc.