Why Transparency Matters: What Research Tells Us About Complaints, Communication, and Client Trust in Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary professionals often assume that complaints and legal disputes are primarily driven by poor clinical outcomes. A missed diagnosis, a surgical complication, or the loss of a beloved pet are commonly viewed as the events that trigger dissatisfaction. The research, however, tells a more nuanced story. While adverse outcomes undoubtedly contribute to complaints, studies examining […]
No Iso, No Problem: TIVA also deserves a place in General Small Animal Practice
A colleague messaged me mid-morning: “The soda lime canister has cracked — can we still use isoflurane today?” The short answer was no. A damaged anaesthetic system compromises workplace and patient safety, increasing the risk of gas leakage, personnel exposure, and rebreathing of carbon dioxide. But the more interesting question is: what now? This is […]
VCI Approve New Accreditation Standards
New Accreditation Standards The VCI has approved new Accreditation Standards for both veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing. These standards, which become operational on 31 July 2026, set out the mandatory requirements for education providers. They are structured around key areas: Underpinning these standards are Day One Competencies—the minimum knowledge, skills, professional behaviours, and values expected of graduates […]
World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day. At Vet Space Ireland we are passionate about veterinary, cows, cats, coffee and mental health.
Sustainability in the veterinary industry
Níamh Ní Bhroin MVB MRCVS CertAVP(SAM) PgCertVPS, a small animal vet and the chairperson of the Veterinary Sustainability Network Ireland, discusses what sustainability means in relation to the veterinary industry in Ireland.