If you've moved with your pet recently, you might be in need of a finding a new veterinarian.  While Yellow Pages and Google can help you narrow down some local options, it usually helps to get a vet's verdict straight from the horse's mouth.  Fortunately, there are plenty of word-of-mouth avenues to help you find a new veterinarian who is guaranteed to be woof-worthy.  Here are some places to hunt down the locals who are in the know:

1.  Dog Parks
What better testimonial than finding the fittest Fido at the local dog park?  Don't be afraid to ask the pet's owner who their pet's veterinarian is -- like getting a compliment on a great pair of shoes, people are usually more than happy to explain to you why their veterinarian is the best, particularly if you compliment their Golden Retriever's shiny coat or their Vizla's lean physique.

2.  Twitter
Have you heard?  Twitter is the new Google!  Your pet's next vet might even be live-tweeting as you read this (a local vet clinic here in our hometown of Austin tweets news and special offers @AllandaleVet).  Try asking your network on Twitter if they have any recommendations for vets in your area, and ask them to "retweet" it if possible.  Also, check out TwitPets, an online Twitter community which has a directory of veterinarians on Twitter.

3.  Local pet stores
Cruise the aisles of a local pet store long enough and you're sure to find a fellow pet lover who can offer you advice on a good veterinarian in the area.  Look for someone buying good quality pet food -- that should tell you all you need to know about their pet health knowledge!

Do you have other suggestions for how you've found good vet offices in your area?  Let us know in the comments section or tweet it at us!