Finding a veterinarian in Spain

Overview

Spain has a large network of private veterinary clinics — there's no public/free veterinary system, so choosing a good local vet matters for your pet's ongoing care.

Requirements

• Applies to any pet owner in Spain

Step-by-step process

• Look for a licensed veterinary clinic (clínica veterinaria) in your area — recommendations from neighbours or local pet-owner groups are often the fastest way to find a good one
• Register your pet with your chosen vet, who can also often handle official registrations like microchipping and the municipal pet census
• Set up a routine care schedule — annual vaccinations, parasite prevention (especially important in warmer regions with higher tick and mosquito activity), and check-ups
• Ask about 24-hour emergency vet services in your area, since not all clinics offer out-of-hours care

Required documents

• Pet's existing vaccination and microchip records, if transferring from another country or vet

Common mistakes

• Not asking about emergency/out-of-hours cover until an emergency actually happens
• Skipping regular parasite prevention, which is more important in Spain's warmer climate than in cooler countries

Practical tips

• Many vets in areas with larger international communities have English-speaking staff — worth asking about specifically if your Spanish is limited
• Ask your vet about mosquito-borne heartworm prevention if you're in a warmer coastal or southern region, since risk varies significantly by climate

How Tuchati can help

If you're looking for a vet in your area, especially one with English-speaking staff, Tuchati can help you find one.