The mission of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is to serve the

government and people of Ireland by leading, developing and regulating the agri-food sector,

protecting public health and optimising social, economic and environmental benefits.

The work of the Veterinary Inspectorate encompasses four primary functions, that of

inspection, operational control and certification across livestock and food production

systems, in the development of policies across the One Health One Welfare landscape, in

support of international trade and market access of Irish produce and in providing policy

advice to Ministers.

Veterinary Inspectors within the Inspectorate play a vital role in protecting public health, the

human food and animal feed chains and safeguarding the health and welfare of the national

herd.

The Department is now recruiting suitably qualified, committed individuals for the role of

Veterinary Inspector (VI) to fill a number of vacancies in various locations throughout the

country. These roles offer the successful candidates a satisfying and varied career, with

competitive terms and conditions.

Full details on the role including eligibility requirements are available on www.publicjobs.ie

Closing date: Thursday 19 th February 2026

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine

grounds of the Employment Equality Act.