THE search is on for the country's most exceptional vets to enter the veterinary Oscars.

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

Winners will be announced at a prestigious 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.