IRISH VETERINARY BENEVOLENT FUND

The Irish Veterinary Benevolent Fund (IVBF) is an independent, charitable organisation dedicated to supporting Ireland's veterinary community. It offers free, confidential assistance to practising and non-practising veterinarians, veterinary nurses and their dependants, helping them navigate personal and professional challenges.

Key services include the 24-hour Vetlife helpline, which provides round-the-clock emotional and mental-health support, and an email service that uses anonymising software to protect users' identities. In addition to health-related aid-covering anxiety, depression and suicide risk-the IVBF also delivers financial assistance to those in need. By operating without charge, the fund ensures that help is always accessible, whenever life throws a curveball.

As a registered charity (RCN 20160630) and a company limited by guarantee, the IVBF relies on the generosity of supporters to sustain its vital work across the island, championing the wellbeing of every member of the veterinary profession.