What We've Been Up To!
It has been a busy and rewarding start to 2026 for the VSSCo team, with a series of successful events, educational initiatives, and industry collaborations across Northern Ireland and beyond. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to.
June 2026
Vet 26
Thanks for another fantastic Vet26! 🎉
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the VSSCo stand over the course of the conference. It was great to catch up with familiar faces, meet new connections, and showcase some of the latest products and solutions available to support veterinary practices.
We’d also like to thank the organisers for putting together another successful event and making it such a valuable opportunity for the veterinary community to come together.
Until next time, thank you for your continued support.
September 2026
VSSCo and iM3 Deliver Successful Two-Day Veterinary Dental CPD Event
VSSCo was delighted to partner with iM3 Veterinary Dentistry to host a comprehensive two-day Veterinary Dental CPD event at the outstanding ACE Facility in County Meath.
The event brought together veterinary professionals from across Ireland for two days of hands-on learning, practical training, networking, and knowledge sharing, all focused on advancing dental care within veterinary practice.
We were privileged to welcome Lorraine Egan MVB, PgC (SADen & OS), who delivered an engaging and highly informative programme covering both the theory and practical aspects of veterinary dentistry. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Lorraine’s course facilitators, Breda and Maria, whose support helped make the event a great success.
The programme covered a wide range of essential dental topics, including:
- Anatomy and dental equipment review
- Dental radiography, positioning and interpretation
- Dental charting and professional cleaning techniques
- Regional nerve blocks
- Full-mouth dental radiography
- Dental extraction techniques
The combination of expert-led tuition and practical experience provided attendees with valuable skills and insights that can be directly applied within their practices.
Commenting on the event, Mark Kellett, Head of Sales & Marketing at VSSCo, said:
“What a fantastic two days of education, learning and networking, bringing together vets from all four corners of Ireland.
A huge thank you to all our friends at iM3 Veterinary Dentistry for putting together such a great course, and especially to Lorraine for delivering an engaging and informative programme.
It was brilliant to see so many veterinary professionals coming together to share knowledge, experiences and best practice.
We’re already looking forward to the next one!”
At VSSCo, we remain committed to supporting veterinary professionals through high-quality education and training opportunities. We would like to thank everyone who attended and contributed to making the event such a success, and we look forward to working with iM3 on future CPD initiatives.
June 2026
Welcoming Rural Support Plough On to VSSCo
We were delighted to welcome members of the Rural Support Plough On Lisburn group to VSSCo today, including former Managing Director, Norman McMordie.
The group was greeted with refreshments before hearing an insightful overview from our Managing Director, William Sherrard, who spoke about VSSCo as a business and highlighted key factors currently impacting both the company and the farming community.
The visit concluded with a guided tour of our warehouse, led by Peter Livingstone (Head of Purchasing) and Mark Kellett (Head of Sales & Marketing), offering a behind the scenes look at our operations.
It was a pleasure to host the group and share more about the work we do in supporting veterinary and farming sectors.
70th Anniversary BBQ!
On 10th June, we celebrated 70 years of VSSCo!
A fantastic day with the team enjoying a well earned BBQ from A Mulholland Butchers and cake to mark the occasion 🎂
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey, past and present. Here’s to the next chapter!
May 2026
Irish Veterinary Nursing Association
On May 23rd, we were live at IVNA (Irish Veterinary Nursing Association) Congress 2026!
Thank you to everyone who visited the VSSCo stand at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
Our team enjoyed chatting about all things equipment and consumables, and supporting your practice needs.
If you attended, we loved seeing you there.
Belfast City Marathon
On Sunday 3rd May, colleagues from VSSCo took part in the Belfast City Marathon, entering two relay teams in support of Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke.
Participants included: Colin, David, Emma, Jamie, John, Lee, Noel, Patrick, Rene and Steve.
This charity held particular meaning for our team, as many colleagues had been personally affected by chest, heart, and stroke conditions.
To reinforce our commitment, VSSCo matched all funds raised, doubling the impact of every donation.
April 2026
Launch of VSSCo's 3PL Division
In April, VSSCo marked an important milestone with the launch of its new third-party logistics (3PL) division, further strengthening its commitment to supporting the veterinary sector across Ireland and the UK.
Expanding Our Logistics Capabilities
The launch of our 3PL service enabled VSSCo to extend its offering beyond wholesale, providing flexible:
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- Fulfilment solutions
These services were designed to support veterinary manufacturers and suppliers in streamlining operations, optimising inventory management, and ensuring timely delivery to customers across Ireland and the UK.
Strategic Partnership Success
A key highlight of the launch was our partnership with HANNON PharmaLink, through which we successfully implemented our 3PL solution with leading European veterinary medicines manufacturer, Virbac.
This collaboration delivered a seamless and efficient logistics solution across the island of Ireland, demonstrating the strength and scalability of our new offering.
Launch: 2-Day Dental CPD Event
We announced the launch of our Dental Extractions Theory & Practical CPD Event, designed for veterinary professionals looking to elevate their dentistry skills. Taking place at iM3 ACE Facility 3rd-4th September 2026.
Event Details
- Cost: £650 / €750
- Included:
- One night B&B accommodation
- All meals
- Evening social event
- Hands-on wetlab training
Course Content
- Dental anatomy
- Equipment review
- Radiography positioning & interpretation
- Practical wetlab sessions covering:
- Charting and cleaning
- Nerve blocks
- Full-mouth dental X-rays
- Extraction techniques
Featured Speaker:
Lorraine Egan MVB, PgC (Small Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery)
For more information and to book a place contact mark.dale@vssco.co.uk
CAFRE Veterinary Awards
We were delighted to congratulate Nicole Cromie on her outstanding achievement at the Discover CAFRE Greenmount Campus Veterinary Awards 2026.
Nicole was awarded the VSSCo Cup for achieving first overall in the Level 2 Certificate in Veterinary Care Support.
The award was presented by Mark Kellett (Head of Sales & Marketing, VSSCo) alongside Sharon McLaren (Interim Head of Agriculture).
Nicole’s dedication and professionalism were truly commendable — a fantastic achievement and a very bright future ahead.
AVSPNI Spring Conference
The VSSCo team attended and exhibited at the AVSPNI Spring Conference at the Europa Hotel, Belfast.
We were delighted to have been joined by Dave Morley, UK Manager for Eickemeyer Veterinary Equipment, who shared insights into current offers, product innovations, and upcoming developments.
With a strong programme covering with sessions covering common surgeries, neurology nursing, neurosurgery and team based veterinary care, the conference proved to be an engaging and valuable event.
Young Vet Network Dermatology Workshop
VSSCo hosted a cytology workshop as part of the Young Vet Network series.
Led by Derm Vet NI’s Aoife Morrow, the workshop provided practical, hands-on learning in dermatological cytology within a collaborative and supportive environment.
March 2026
CPD Event: mBAS Technology & Farm Profitability
We hosted an informative and practical evening exploring how mBAS technology had been supporting farm performance while increasing practice profitability.
The session featured Rob Drysdale MRCVS & Alfonso Camassa MRCVS
Technical Vets, Fera Animal Health & Diagnostics
Following its launch at the BCVA Congress, Ferappease — a patented analogue of maternal Bovine Appease Substance — had seen significant uptake:
- Over 200,000 UK applications in the previous year
- More than 20 million applications worldwide
- Demonstrated reductions in circulating cortisol
- Evidence indicating reduced antibiotic use and improved vaccine response
Suitable for cattle of all ages, the product had been delivering strong ROI for both dairy and beef enterprises, while also creating new opportunities for veterinary practices.
Large Animal CPD Event Herd Fertility
VSSCo were proud to host a unique, hands-on CPD event for Northern Ireland large animal vets, focused on improving herd fertility and farm profitability.
We were pleased to welcome Dyneval, leaders in precision semen evaluation, who will showcase their innovative Dynescan technology — transforming fertility management across the UK.
January 2026
Omagh Day
We were delighted to co-sponsor the AVSPNI Omagh event alongside MSD at the AFBI Laboratories in Omagh.
The day provided an excellent opportunity for insight, learning, and discussion, with expert presentations from Neil Walmsley, Orla McGlynn, Cormac White, and Pauline Sheridan. We extend our thanks to each of them for sharing their expertise.
Our Managing Director, William Sherrard, also delivered a VSSCo update, highlighting:
- Key developments relating to the Windsor Framework
- The introduction of dispensing medicines via http://www.vetpetni.co.uk
- The importance of vaccine storage using pharmacy-grade refrigerators, including the Lec Medical range supplied by VSSCo
VSSCo AGM
The VSSCo AGM was held on Friday 30th January at Lisburn Civic Centre, with over 50 shareholders in attendance.
Chairperson Joy Crawford opened the meeting with a review of the 2024/25 financial year. Managing Director William Sherrard reported a very successful year, with:
- Pre-tax profits exceeding the previous year and budget expectations
- Annual turnover reaching £92 million — a 7% increase year-on-year