The Veterinary Department of Leitrim County Council carries out a broad range of duties relating to Veterinary Public Health, Control of Animal Disease, Animal Welfare and Dog Control.
Statement of Purpose
Leitrim County Council Veterinary Department works to protect and enhance public health through the local surveillance and enforcement of the food safety legislation listed in the Service Contract with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland at a critical point in the food chain. Local consumers and producers benefit from this work. Leitrim County Council Veterinary Department works in co-operation with appropriate disciplines within Leitrim County Council, FSAI, the Health Service Executive and other public health agencies
Structure
Leitrim County Council currently employs one full-time Veterinary Officer and three part-time Veterinary Officers. The Veterinary Department operates under the Directorate of Water, Environment and Emergency Services, Leitrim County Council.
The full-time Veterinary Officer for Leitrim County Council is James Madden and he can be contacted by phone at (071) 9640785, email jmadden@leitrimcoco.ie