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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What is on the grass or mixed in with it is usually what worries veterinarians most.
—Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Contact your veterinarian, explain your emotional state and ask for a referral to a grief support group.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
The set from the current PBS series, which began in 2020, is in another part of the museum, which also includes an extensive exhibit of historic veterinarian instruments.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
After a hard day of ranching, Rip (Cole Hauser) and Beth (Kelly Reilly) hit the local watering hole with their fast friend and local veterinarian, Everett (Ed Harris).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
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Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Contact your veterinarian, explain your emotional state and ask for a referral to a grief support group.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
The set from the current PBS series, which began in 2020, is in another part of the museum, which also includes an extensive exhibit of historic veterinarian instruments.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
After a hard day of ranching, Rip (Cole Hauser) and Beth (Kelly Reilly) hit the local watering hole with their fast friend and local veterinarian, Everett (Ed Harris).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
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“Veterinarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinarian. Accessed 21 May. 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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