veterinarian

noun

vet·​er·​i·​nar·​i·​an ˌve-tə-rə-ˈner-ē-ən How to pronounce veterinarian (audio) ˌve-trə- How to pronounce veterinarian (audio)
ˌve-tə-ˈner-
plural veterinarians
: a person qualified and authorized to practice veterinary medicine
Other diagnostic procedures that may be used include imaging techniques such as ultrasound and bronchoscopy, which enables a veterinarian to examine the interior of an animal's airway …Tom Ewing
If your cat shows signs of anaphylaxis, take it to a veterinarian immediately.Amy D. Shojai

Examples of veterinarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Getting that job done is not so simple, said Winston Vickers, a wildlife research veterinarian and director of the California Mountain Lion Project at UC Davis. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2024 Dax was not injured, though he was still evaluated by his veterinarian. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2024 But the next day, state officials called and asked for any veterinarians still available to help treat the large numbers of struggling livestock across the region. Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs Desiree Rios, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024 Staff turnover has worsened since 2021, when two veterinarians who cooperated with the USDA as whistleblowers were fired. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024 According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, in 2022 a private practice veterinarian earned an average salary of $114,000, compared to an independent practice salary of $87,000. Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024 The initiative also carved out different categories of professionals — such as attorneys, veterinarians, dentists, surgeons and others — who would face a tax hike no matter their income. Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2024 The veterinarian who examined the dog after his death told police the dog’s injuries appeared to be less than one week old. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2024 The plumber must at times place trust in the veterinarian, who at times relies on the engineer. Zach St. George, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of veterinarian was in 1646

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Cite this Entry

“Veterinarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinarian. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

veterinarian

noun
vet·​er·​i·​nar·​i·​an ˌvet-ə-rən-ˈer-ē-ən How to pronounce veterinarian (audio) ˌve-trən- How to pronounce veterinarian (audio)
ˌvet-ᵊn-
: a person who is qualified and has been given the authority to treat diseases and injuries of animals

Medical Definition

veterinarian

noun
vet·​er·​i·​nar·​i·​an ˌvet-ə-rən-ˈer-ē-ən How to pronounce veterinarian (audio) ˌve-trən- How to pronounce veterinarian (audio)
ˌvet-ᵊn-
: a person qualified and authorized to practice veterinary medicine

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