Veterinary Law and Practice in Ireland examines current legislation and case law and how it
reflects on veterinary practice and its operation. Legal issues such as employment law,
contract law, professional negligence and duty of care are examined. Animal health, welfare
practice, ethical considerations, adherence to good governance and mental health
and well-being issues are all given consideration.
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Finola Colgan Carey is a law lecturer in the Technological University of the Shannon:
Midlands Midwest, and holds the following qualifications, BA, LL.B, LL.M, Higher Diploma in
Education, Diploma in Project Management, Certificate in Train the Trainer and PG Diploma
in Workplace Health Promotion.
Dr Lisa Geraghty MVB, MSc, BA(Hons) Law, AM is a veterinary practitioner who lectures in
Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest and consults on employment
law complianceand workplace dispute resolution in veterinary practice.
Part I Regulation Of The Profession
* Chapter 1: The Veterinary Practice Act 2005 (As Amended) And The Veterinary
Council Of Ireland
* Chapter 2: Legal Standards In Veterinary Practice
* Chapter 3: The Codes Of Professional Conduct For Veterinary Practitioners.
* Chapter 4: Ethical Standards In Veterinary Practice
* Chapter 5 Fitness to Practise Procedures of the Veterinary Council of Ireland
Part II Civil, Professional And Contractual Obligations
* Chapter 6: An Introduction To The Irish And European Legal Systems
* Chapter 7: Contract Law And Veterinary Practice
* Chapter 8: Professional Liability
* Chapter 9: Data Protection Legislation
* Chapter 10: Freedom Of Information Act And The Workplace
* Chapter 11: The Veterinary Practitioner As An Expert Witness
Part III: Public Health And The Role Of The Veterinary Profession In Society
* Chapter 12 : The Role of the Veterinary Profession in Food Safety
* Chapter 13: The Role of the Veterinary Profession in Animal Welfare
Part IV Employment Law Rights and Obligations
* Chapter 14: The Employment Relationship
* Chapter 15: Restrictive Covenants in Veterinary Practice
* Chapter 16: Workplace Procedures and Policies and the use of Mediation in Conflict
Resolution
Part V: Health, Safety And Wellbeing In Veterinary Practice
* Chapter 17: Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
* Chapter 18: The Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and Veterinary Practice
* Chapter 19: Rights and Obligation of Pregnant Workers and Parental Leave
Entitlements
* Chapter 20: Self Care and Well-Being
