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veterinarian
[vet-er-uh-nair-ee-uhn, ve-truh-]
noun
a person who practices veterinary medicine or surgery.
veterinarian
/ ˌvɛtərɪˈnɛərɪən, ˌvɛtrɪ- /
noun
Also called: veterinary surgeon.a person suitably qualified and registered to practise veterinary medicine
Word History and Origins
Origin of veterinarian1
Example Sentences
He's a veterinarian in South Africa who hopes to save these rare and endangered animals from poachers.
The outbreak was more lethal than those in recent years, Bader said, and veterinarians were able to save fewer animals than they have in the past.
A crew was alerted that a dog in the cabin was feeling unwell, and a veterinarian on board volunteered to provide emergency care.
Bodily preservation, beyond the ashes or cemented paw prints offered by veterinarians and animal hospitals, has become a growing facet in the world of pet aftercare, with traditional taxidermists fulfilling many of the niche requests.
The shortage of veterinarians also leads to a lack of medical care available for pet owners, which leads to more animals being surrendered to shelters, according to the survey.
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