About Us
Established in 2011, our objective is to deliver quality, practical and relevant training tailored to the specific needs of our members in veterinary and to the farming community.
We deliver training to over 2,000 members annually. Our events are designed to promote first-class knowledge exchange, best-practice sharing and networking opportunities for our members.
Our members understand that training and development is a critical success factor for the future growth and sustainability of both sectors.
Just some of what XLVets Skillnet Offer;
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Agri Academy – Online training for farmers, Sign up for FREE today!
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Bespoke workshops for farmer discussion groups – subsidised rates
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Herd Health Mentor programmes
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VCI accredited CPD training for the veterinary sector – vets, nurses and practice support staff
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XLVets Graduate Programme – Click HERE for further details
XLVets Skillnet is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and our member companies. Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Our Promoting Agency
XLVets Ireland is a network of independently owned, progressive veterinary practices who work collaboratively sharing experience, knowledge and skills in order to define and deliver the highest standards of veterinary practice, animal welfare and customer care to both our livestock clients and companion animal clients.
Upcoming Courses
Farmer Webinar – Getting the Most From the Second Half of the Breeding Season
Next event: 10 June 2021
Venue: Live Webinar (YouTube Live Stream)
Free Webinar delivered by veterinary experts for Dairy Farmers – “Getting the Most out of the Second Half of the Breeding Season”
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Fear Free Veterinary Certification Programme
Next event: ONLINE
Venue:
Are you interested in learning about the techniques you can use to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety and stress in your patients, which in turn crea..
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Agri Academy – Coccidiosis: Prevent Calf Losses on Your Farm
Next event: ONLINE
Venue: Online
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Agri Academy – The Essentials of Good Medicine Management on Farm
Next event: ONLINE
Venue: Online
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More Testimonials
“One of the main principles of organic livestock farming is to maintain the highest possible animal health and welfare standards. We have participated in a number of XLVets Skillnet programmes… delivered by trainer Mark Drought, Avondale Veterinary. Mark has always been available to give advice on any animal health issues and assisted Cloragh Organic Farm in drawing up an animal health plan that has helped prevent disease on our farm and improve overall flock health.“Read more
Lucy Tottenham
Cloragh Organic Farm, Wicklow
“The graduate mentorship programme is a fantastic opportunity to meet other young vets adjusting to the reality of veterinary life! The first veterinary job after college can be quite daunting and…
challenging. The programme provides a chance to gain valuable knowledge from vets that have been working in the profession for many years. It is directed in a pleasant and informal manner with hands on practical experience. The speakers involved make a huge effort to involve every participant throughout the course. The programme has been invaluable to me in gaining knowledge about many aspects of the veterinary profession. It has also given me the chance to meet people from the XLVet network throughout the country. I have enjoyed getting to know the participants also and I hope that we can stay in contact in the future.”
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Dolores Cassells
Tullamore, Co. Offaly
