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veterinarian

[vet-er-uh-nair-ee-uhn, ve-truh-]

noun

  1. a person who practices veterinary medicine or surgery.



veterinarian

/ ˌvɛtərɪˈnɛərɪən, ˌvɛtrɪ- /

noun

  1. Also called: veterinary surgeon.a person suitably qualified and registered to practise veterinary medicine

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of veterinarian1

1640–50; < Latin ٱī ( us ) veterinary + -an
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Example Sentences

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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.

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A crew was alerted that a dog in the cabin was feeling unwell, and a veterinarian on board volunteered to provide emergency care.

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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.

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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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The Food and Drug Administration lost senior veterinarians who worked to keep milk and pet food safe during the bird flu outbreak.

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