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
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Helping Olympia through her delivery were doctors, veterinarians and a gorilla care team, according to Martin Ramirez, the curator of mammalogy at the zoo.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The cost of services such as dental visits, car repairs and veterinarian visits have been rising sharply, and clothes, toys, and groceries are also seeing outsize price gains.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The pets in foster care for Twin Cities Pet Rescue will be available for adoption after they’re checked by a veterinarian who provides her services at a discount for Twin Cities Pet Rescue.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office said a veterinarian who examined the dogs reported that most were underweight, with many showing signs of flea infestation, parasites and prolonged neglect.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 23 May 2026
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The cost of services such as dental visits, car repairs and veterinarian visits have been rising sharply, and clothes, toys, and groceries are also seeing outsize price gains.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The pets in foster care for Twin Cities Pet Rescue will be available for adoption after they’re checked by a veterinarian who provides her services at a discount for Twin Cities Pet Rescue.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office said a veterinarian who examined the dogs reported that most were underweight, with many showing signs of flea infestation, parasites and prolonged neglect.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 23 May 2026
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“Veterinarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinarian. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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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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