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'I've never heard of a vet on the dole': company claims ex-clinical director can't pursue lost earnings
Summary
The chief executive of a veterinary business has stated that he has 'never heard of a veterinary surgeon on the dole', as a tribunal considers the case of Annie Baltz, a former clinical director who was unfairly dismissed. Ms Baltz, a qualified vet with 12 years of experience, was sacked without notice in March 2024 by CVS (Ireland) Veterinary Service No. 2 Ltd following an internal investigation into a bullying complaint. The company admitted the dismissal was procedurally flawed and has since changed its name to GVE Vets (Ireland) No. 2 Ltd. Ms Baltz is seeking compensation for lost earnings after being out of work until she took up a new role in July 2024. She argued that she was seeking jobs that allowed her to balance work with childcare responsibilities, while the company's CEO claimed she applied for roles she was unqualified for and could have mitigated her losses with locum work.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'I've never heard of a vet on the dole': company claims ex-clinical director can't pursue lost earnings. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- March 2024 Other
- 11 September 2023 Other
- 13 March 2024 Other
- 1 July Other
- 2025-05-20 Publication
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Places mentioned
- High Court
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