Veterinary Council of Ireland
Carla Sharkey is a seasoned professional in the veterinary and healthcare industries, currently serving as the Registration Manager at the Veterinary Council of Ireland since March 2025. With prior experience at Energia as a Fulfillment Operations Executive and Product and Service Delivery Executive, Carla has demonstrated a strong background in operations management. Previous roles include Territory Sales Manager positions at Forte Healthcare Ltd and Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, where responsibilities included account growth, sales forecasting, and CPD training. Carla began a career in customer service at Medray Imaging System and managed claims at Allianz Insurance. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Management of Operations from Dublin City University and a Certificate in Data Analytics from Dublin Business School, alongside a BSc in Veterinary Nursing from University College Dublin.
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Veterinary Council of Ireland
The Veterinary Council of Ireland the statutory body responsible for the regulation and management of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing. The principal function of the Veterinary Council is to regulate the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the Republic of Ireland, in the interest of animal health and welfare and in the interest of veterinary public health. The functions of the Veterinary Council include protection of the public through the supervision of veterinary education, the maintenance of the register of veterinary practitioners and nurses, the registration of veterinary premises, and through disciplinary action in cases of professional misconduct. There are 3,697 Veterinary Practitioners and 1,280 Veterinary Nurses registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland. There are currently 771 veterinary premises registered under the Council’s Statutory Premises Accreditation Scheme. These include Veterinary Clinics, Veterinary Offices and Veterinary Hospitals.