Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting and Conference 2026The annual meeting and conference of Ireland's veterinary association

About the event

Veterinary Ireland was established in 2001, with a pedigree that goes back to 1888. Its role is to represent veterinary surgeons and to support the profession in its commitment to the health and welfare of the animals in its care, to protecting public health and to serving the changing needs of clients and the community.

The association is both a trade union and a trade organisation, affiliated to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and the Small Firms Association. It represents its members on the issues that matter to the modern Irish vet, negotiating with external bodies, and gives members advice and support on a wide range of topics.

The conference is held on the same day as the association's Annual General Meeting, so the programme combines professional updates with the business of the association. In 2026 the event takes place in Galway, at the g Hotel.

Veterinary Ireland lists 5 CVE credits for the day, still to be confirmed. CVE, continuing veterinary education, is the ongoing training that vets complete to keep their knowledge up to date. The programme and registration details are published on the Veterinary Ireland website.