Hazell Mullins: The SI that could change the future of Veterinary
The local vet that calls to do the TB test or attends to the cow calving in the middle of the night has a Client-Practice-Patient relationship, and your animals are under their care as stated in the Veterinary Code of Conduct written by the Veterinary Council of Ireland.
The last week has been a rollercoaster as President of Veterinary Ireland. I usually watch political matters from the sidelines, but this week, I was on the front line representing vets across the industry on the proposed Statutory Instrument (SI).
What is it all about? To be honest, it is far from straightforward, but I will try to explain the implications as best I can.
