In accordance with the Veterinary Practice Act 2005, the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) is the competent authority for the recognition of qualifications of veterinary practitioners from the EU or third countries.
The Veterinary Practice Act provides for the mutual recognition of qualifications in veterinary medicine within the EU and for mutual recognition agreements between the VCI and relevant bodies in non-EU States. The VCI has mutual recognition agreements in place for Australasia and the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) for accredited colleges in North America. For those whose qualifications are not recognised under EU legislation or mutual recognition agreements the Council provides a registration examination. The person concerned should contact the Veterinary Council to discuss their position.