veterinarian
noun
vet·er·i·nar·i·an
ˌve-tə-rə-ˈner-ē-ən 
ˌve-trə-
ˌve-trə-
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
Tom EwingIf your cat shows signs of anaphylaxis, take it to a veterinarian immediately.—Amy D. Shojai
Amy D. ShojaiExamples of veterinarian in a Sentence
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Amid an outbreak of bird flu, also known as the H5N1 virus, in poultry and cattle, there is no risk of humans getting sick from America's food supply, if meat is cooked and milk is pasteurized, according to federal agencies and veterinarians that spoke to ABC News.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Thirty large mammal experts—including equine veterinary dentists, anesthesiologists, and veterinarians—were called in from across the U.S., South Africa, and India to assist in the male bull elephant's operation, which was the equivalent of a human cavity filling.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Volunteers arranged for a grooming the same day and had the dog treated by a veterinarian within three days, in partnership with the Downriver Grooming Co. and Pound Pals Downriver.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Consult with your veterinarian to determine the best diet for your dog's specific condition.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The cullings are often done by turning up the heat in barns that house thousands of birds, a method that causes heat stroke and that many veterinarians and animal welfare organizations say results in unnecessary suffering.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Located on Manhattan’s east side, the animal hospital and its more than 130 veterinarians logged nearly 60,000 patient visits in 2023, as one of a handful of centers across the country equipped to manage the most complicated medical cases, which clinics with fewer resources cannot handle.
—Thalia Beaty, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
Dogs that show any symptoms of Strep zoo should be promptly taken to a veterinarian.
—The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
That means that up and down the spectrum of care, from the smallest clinics to the most advanced hospitals, veterinarians work to develop multiple options for an animal's family, said Dr. Kelly Hall, executive director of VetCOT and an associate professor at Colorado State University.
—Thalia Beaty, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Thirty large mammal experts—including equine veterinary dentists, anesthesiologists, and veterinarians—were called in from across the U.S., South Africa, and India to assist in the male bull elephant's operation, which was the equivalent of a human cavity filling.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Volunteers arranged for a grooming the same day and had the dog treated by a veterinarian within three days, in partnership with the Downriver Grooming Co. and Pound Pals Downriver.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Consult with your veterinarian to determine the best diet for your dog's specific condition.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The cullings are often done by turning up the heat in barns that house thousands of birds, a method that causes heat stroke and that many veterinarians and animal welfare organizations say results in unnecessary suffering.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Located on Manhattan’s east side, the animal hospital and its more than 130 veterinarians logged nearly 60,000 patient visits in 2023, as one of a handful of centers across the country equipped to manage the most complicated medical cases, which clinics with fewer resources cannot handle.
—Thalia Beaty, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
Dogs that show any symptoms of Strep zoo should be promptly taken to a veterinarian.
—The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
That means that up and down the spectrum of care, from the smallest clinics to the most advanced hospitals, veterinarians work to develop multiple options for an animal's family, said Dr. Kelly Hall, executive director of VetCOT and an associate professor at Colorado State University.
—Thalia Beaty, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
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veterinarian
noun
vet·er·i·nar·i·an
ˌvet-ə-rən-ˈer-ē-ən
ˌve-trən-
ˌve-trən-
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
ˌve-trən-
ˌve-trən-
ˌvet-ᵊn-
: a person qualified and authorized to practice veterinary medicine
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