THE search is on for the country's most exceptional vets.

People are being asked to nominate anyone they think is worthy of the Petplan Vet of the Year Awards -- for vet nurse, vet receptionist, best practice and vet of the year.

Winners will be announced at a Birmingham awards ceremony on April 3.

Votes can be registered via the website at: www.petplan.co.uk/

vetawards or by e-mail: vetawards@petplan.co.uk

Forms are also available from local surgeries.