I have had a ton of people say that it is time for me to find a new vet and I tend to agree, but there is not a lot to choose from here. There is another vet near by but she mainly works with horses. Not that that is a problem but I want someone who really knows something about cats and even Persians.
There are other vets but they are quite a distance from me. I like my vet for the simple reason that they are on call 24/7. I know that if I pick up the phone someone is available to help me with an issue. We only have one vehicle and so the only time I can get to a vet is on my husbands day off and that changes week to week. I could take him to work but it is a pain in the butt to do. He works an hour away and I watch kids during the day. It's all a big mess!
I hate to settle for whatever I can get but at this time I feel like that is what I am doing and it may kill one of my kitties in the long run, ie. Autumn. I wish I could find a vet that specializes in cats, but how do I do that? I know that they are out there but I have no idea how to find one or if there is even one near me. I just don't know what to do. I just don't want some back woods vet that is clueless about cats and would have to send me to a specialist anyway. Maybe I am asking too much.
Advice please!!!!

It is very hard to find vets really "up" on persians, or even that understand the unique needs of a cattery - which are different than pet homes.( do not mean this in a bad way but, with whole cats and breeding cats there are unique situations)

 I have found the best thing is to keep YOURSELF informed. Before I even go to a vet I usually run a problem past seasoned breeders for suggestions and advice. There are health forums for breeders that can give you a lot of info.

 What I look for in a vet is someone willing to listen to me, having updated equipment and knowing how to use it, and not with an attitude that all whole animals should be fixed (I know that sounds strange but, they are out there - everything is cured with a spay attitude).

www.veterinarypartner.com

Use the link for cats and the search box in the upper left corner.

I use this two ways.  First, if my vet diagnoses something I'm unfamiliar with I can look it up and find tecnical info worded in a manner I can understand.  Second, if I'm concerned the issue could be A, B or C (whether by my own deduction or at the suggestion of somebody who has already been through a similar situation) I can walk in with the info in hand and ask my vet to rule it out.  It makes a stronger impression than "a friend said to ask you if".

Bottom line is that you need a vet you click with, one who readily accepts that you are going to be an active partner in the care of your kitties.  A vet can be the highest authority on paper, but if they can't or won't parnter with me, I have very little use for them.  There are very few black and white situations in vet medicine and for somebody to operate in the "it's my way or the high way" fashion would make me very uncomfortable.

Ask around in your community.  People talk and you can at least get a "vibe" for a vet that will tell you if you want to check him/her out a bit more.  Also, try calling your ER clinic and explain (without naming names) that you are looking for a great kitty vet because you have these special concerns.  The vet techs won't bash anybody, but if there's somebody awesome out there, they may drop a name.  ER's usually take referrals from all the community vets so hopefully there's no reason for them to play favorites and you'll get an honest opinion.  

I know you know this but I have to say it anyway...ultimately it's your responsibility to thoroughly check out the vet/clinic and make the final decision.

I really feel bad for you.  There is nothing worse than having a vet you just don't click with and finding yourself second guessing in an already stressful situation.

You can do a search for Vets in your area in many different ways on the net. If you are interested in a holistic vet you can go to AHVMA and locate ones in the area. Another thing that I do is I research A LOT about symptoms, diseases, medication and so forth. That way I have information and can make better choices. I never give the girls something that I haven't totally researched, the good and bad. I am lucky as my Vet has no ego and I can say NO to her. Sometimes I have told her stuff she didn't know. Not all Vets are okay with that, but I feel it is my responsibilty to know and speak up. Good luck , it is hard to know who to trust with their health and lives.

Yesterday I got online and started searching for such a vet. I found one about an hour from me that just deals with cats. I think I am going to go to them for Autumn's issues and anything else that I think needs more attention. I like the idea of having a vet close by that is on call but I also want a vet that listens to me as a breeder and this one isn't cutting it. My husband has off a few days next week so I am going to set up an appointment for Autumn.
Thank you all for your advice and help!

I already asked, in fact, that was one of the first thing that I asked. They have several breeders as clients. My mamma didn't raise no dummy. :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Tracy,
LOL!!!! :lol: You are too funny!

No, I wish! I only have Blossom due on Monday. She is HUGE!!!! I have her queening cage ready (I posted a picture of it on the CATS section under cat houses) and on Sunday we are getting a bath, trim, and in our cage we go. I don't want to stress her out by doing it now. I am keeping a female back from her litter. She was bred by my old male so it would be an outcross.  

Keep me posted on Vanilla Sky!!!!! I hope she does well and produces beautiful babies for you. You must be very excited that things are going better then last time.