Find a Large Animal Vet Near You
Browse 9,569 verified large-animal veterinary practices across 2,116 counties in all 50 states. Search by state and county, then filter by species, mobile farm-call or haul-in service, and emergency availability to find the right vet for your livestock.
How to find a large animal vet near you
To find a large animal veterinarian near you, search by your state and then your county: FarmVetGuide lists 9,569 verified large-animal practices across 2,116 counties in all 50 states. Filter by the animals you raise (cattle, horses, goats, sheep, swine, or poultry), by whether you need a mobile farm call or a haul-in clinic, and by emergency availability. Call the practice to confirm it treats your species and is accepting new clients, and save an emergency vet's number before you need it.
9,569
Total Practices
2,116
Counties Covered
50
States
Most Active Counties
Maricopa County
Arizona
40 practices
Los Angeles County
California
40 practices
San Diego County
California
38 practices
Palm Beach County
Florida
32 practices
Travis County
Texas
28 practices
Alachua County
Florida
26 practices
Wake County
North Carolina
26 practices
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma
26 practices
Dane County
Wisconsin
26 practices
Pima County
Arizona
25 practices
Marion County
Florida
25 practices
Chester County
Pennsylvania
25 practices
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What animals do you need a vet for?
Verified Large Animal Vets by State
| State | Verified practices | Counties covered |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 169 | 49 |
| Alaska | 28 | 7 |
| Arizona | 134 | 12 |
| Arkansas | 145 | 39 |
| California | 505 | 48 |
| Colorado | 271 | 45 |
| Connecticut | 72 | 14 |
| Delaware | 20 | 3 |
| Florida | 428 | 53 |
| Georgia | 246 | 69 |
| Hawaii | 26 | 4 |
| Idaho | 131 | 35 |
| Illinois | 247 | 64 |
| Indiana | 242 | 69 |
| Iowa | 258 | 80 |
| Kansas | 236 | 73 |
| Kentucky | 224 | 63 |
| Louisiana | 172 | 43 |
| Maine | 50 | 12 |
| Maryland | 142 | 22 |
| Massachusetts | 103 | 13 |
| Michigan | 245 | 55 |
| Minnesota | 207 | 61 |
| Mississippi | 167 | 52 |
| Missouri | 316 | 80 |
| Montana | 143 | 42 |
| Nebraska | 148 | 58 |
| Nevada | 47 | 9 |
| New Hampshire | 52 | 11 |
| New Jersey | 104 | 21 |
| New Mexico | 110 | 25 |
| New York | 264 | 51 |
| North Carolina | 282 | 65 |
| North Dakota | 65 | 30 |
| Ohio | 358 | 74 |
| Oklahoma | 315 | 64 |
| Oregon | 176 | 32 |
| Pennsylvania | 313 | 54 |
| Rhode Island | 16 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 155 | 31 |
| South Dakota | 113 | 37 |
| Tennessee | 270 | 66 |
| Texas | 860 | 151 |
| Utah | 89 | 23 |
| Vermont | 51 | 12 |
| Virginia | 247 | 64 |
| Washington | 213 | 31 |
| West Virginia | 68 | 23 |
| Wisconsin | 231 | 54 |
| Wyoming | 95 | 20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a large animal veterinarian near me?
Start with your state, then your county. On FarmVetGuide, open your state page, choose your county, and you will see the verified large-animal practices that serve that area. Filter by the species you raise (cattle, horses, goats, sheep, swine, or poultry), by whether you need a mobile farm call or a haul-in clinic, and by emergency availability. Then call the practice directly to confirm it treats your species and is accepting new clients. In rural areas, large-animal vets are limited, so it is worth contacting more than one and saving an emergency number before you need it.
What should I ask a large animal vet before my first appointment?
Ask whether they treat your species and the type of work you need (herd health, reproduction, lameness, surgery), whether they make farm calls and how far they travel, their farm-call fee and typical visit cost, how they handle after-hours emergencies, and whether they are accepting new clients. For cattle and horses that cross state lines, confirm they are USDA-accredited so they can issue health certificates and Coggins tests.
What is the difference between a mobile farm-call vet and a haul-in clinic?
A mobile (ambulatory) vet drives to your farm and treats animals on-site, which is essential for cattle, horses, and other large livestock that are hard to transport. A haul-in clinic asks you to bring the animal to their facility, where they often have a hospital, surgery suite, and equipment a farm visit cannot offer. Many mixed-animal practices do both. FarmVetGuide lets you filter by mobile farm-call or haul-in service so you can match the practice to how you can move the animal.
Who do I call for a livestock emergency after hours?
Call your regular large-animal vet first: most rural practices run an after-hours on-call line, even when they are not staffed 24/7. If you do not yet have a regular vet, use the emergency filter on your county page to find practices that list emergency or after-hours availability, and contact the nearest veterinary teaching hospital. Save these numbers in your phone before a crisis, because in rural areas a vet can take 30 to 60 minutes or more to arrive.
How much does a large animal vet farm call cost?
A routine farm call typically runs about $50 to $150 for the trip itself, plus the cost of the exam, procedures, and medications. Emergency and after-hours calls are higher, often $150 to $400 for the base visit, with weekend and overnight premiums on top. Costs vary widely by region, distance, and practice. Use the FarmVetGuide vet cost calculator for a state-level estimate, and always discuss fees with the practice before the visit.
Why are large animal vets harder to find in rural areas?
The United States has a documented shortage of food-animal and large-animal veterinarians, and the USDA designates rural veterinary shortage areas each year. Many new graduates go into companion-animal practice, so large-animal coverage is thin in exactly the rural counties that need it most. That is why a directory that lists practices by county, with the species they treat and whether they travel, is useful: it helps you find every option in your area, not just the closest clinic.
Authoritative Resources
We cross-check the animal-health information on this page against these recognized veterinary and government sources. For clinical guidance, consult them directly or speak with a licensed veterinarian.
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) ↗US national veterinary association and find-a-vet resources
- USDA APHIS ↗Veterinary accreditation and rural vet shortage programs
- American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) ↗Cattle and food-animal veterinary association
- American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) ↗Equine veterinary association and practitioner locator
How this information is maintained
Animal-health information on FarmVetGuide is maintained by the FarmVetGuide Editorial Team and cross-checked against authoritative veterinary sources, including the AVMA, USDA APHIS, and the Merck Veterinary Manual. FarmVetGuide helps you find a qualified large-animal veterinarian: it is not a substitute for professional veterinary diagnosis or treatment. For a sick or injured animal, contact a licensed veterinarian directly.