When a pet or one of the livestock is injured or sick, nothing is more important than finding a veterinarian. With the number of specialties that vets practice; it can be a challenge to search for Vets in Lancashire. A cat vet would not be the best choice for your Clydesdale, a rather different animal altogether.

As with any country, the UK has many specialists in all areas of veterinary medicine, including many vets in Lancashire. There are over 10,000 members in the British Veterinary Association (BVA) alone. When faced with an emergency, the last thing we want to do is start searching through books attempting to find a vet. We can always call friends, family, and neighbours for suggestions, but that is too time-consuming. If we're unfamiliar with the area around us, we might pass right by the perfect Veterinary Surgery.

It was a relief to finally find a guide that not only provided the information for locating Vets in Lancashire, but any Veterinary Surgery in the UK that has subscribed to its website. I was able to get the information quickly after that. I found so many benefits in the site that I want to share them with everyone.

To begin with, the website is one of many in the search. One site, several years old, mentioned a possible horse show in Lancashire if Vets in Lancashire could be found. That did not help my search. It was interesting to find that others had walked that internet trail before me.

It is easy to find information about any UK Veterinary Surgery when accessing the internet. Start by searching for "any UK vet". That will bring up a site which attempts to list all Veterinary Surgeries in the UK. That makes it possible for locals and visitors in any area to locate a veterinarian, either in an emergency or to schedule an appointment.

The instructions on the page are quite simple. On the right hand side of the page, as you are looking at it, you will see a box with a red map of the UK and the words "find any UK Vet". Under that box, you will see a white bar. Put the postcode or place name in the box and hit submit. A list of the nearest surgeries will show up, starting from the closest to those still reachable, but further away. The site suggests checking out several entries, as one further down the list may offer the service needed or be easier to reach.

Clicking on the map or county name will show the surgeries in the county. They will be sorted by name, such as Lancashire. Further work on the website is in progress. Soon, an advanced search will provide a breakdown by animal types or medical practices, such as alternative therapy. That will make it easier to find Vets in Lancashire, or any other area in the UK.

There is no charge for a veterinarian to be listed on the site. Specialties, hours, and licenses can be listed. Vets are encouraged to sign on. There is a Useful Links tab on the left hand side of the home page. It will take you to a list of other pet-related services, such as pet-sitting, lost dog searches, and other animal information sites including a link to the BVA.

In summary, the internet is a great resource to use when trying to find a vets in Lancashire.