Irish Association of Feline Medicine

The Irish Association of Feline Medicine's mission is to promote the highest standards of feline medicine, welfare and behaviour of cats in Ireland through providing advice, education and guidance to veterinary professionals.

We believe that every cat matters, whether a feral, stray or pet cat.

About Us

Welcome to the Irish Association of Feline Medicine (IAFM). We are a group of dedicated veterinary professionals who are passionate about all things feline. Our members have extensive knowledge and experience in feline medicine, welfare and behaviour, and we are committed to providing the best possible care for our feline friends. At IAFM, we understand that cats are unique creatures with specific health and behavioural needs.

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Our Work

The Irish Association of Feline Medicine (IAFM) is dedicated to promoting the health and wellbeing of our feline friends. As veterinary professionals, we understand the unique needs of cats and are committed to providing the best possible care for them. Our members are highly trained and have a wealth of knowledge in feline medicine, nursing, and behaviour.

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Our Team

Aisling O'Keeffe - Chairperson

Aisling has been a vet for nearly 10 years, spending much of that time working exclusively with cats. She has achieved further qualifcations such as the Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Medicine and Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour. In 2020, she wrote a children's book called 'Minding Mittens', aimed at educating children all about cat care. Aisling is particularly interested in cat behaviour and welfare.

Clare Meade - Treasurer

Clare is founder and owner of Ireland's renowned first cat-only hospital, 'The Cat Hospital', which has appeared in it's own television series. She has almost 30 years experience working as a vet, with half of that working exclusively in feline only practice. She has completed further studies including a Certificate in Veterinary Radiology and Feline Medicine (MANZCVS). She is an active member of many feline organisations and departmental bodies responsible for eliciting change in feline standards across Ireland.

Aoibhinn Naughton - Secretary

Aoibhinn is a veterinary nurse with a wealth of knowledge and experience spanning over 15 years, particularly in the field of feline medicine. She spent much of her practicing years working exclusively in feline only practice as a senior nurse. She has achieved further qualifications including the ISFM Feline Nursing Certificate and Diploma.

International Cat Care National Partner


The Irish Association of Feline Medicine is proud to be a national partner of International Cat Care's veterinary society.

Contact Us

Address
Cork,

Email
irishfelinemed@gmail.com