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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If a canine begins bumping into furniture or seems disoriented, veterinarians recommend booking an appointment immediately for proper diagnosis and potential referral to a canine ophthalmology specialist.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
But ever since Anna and Russ split, Merv hasn’t been himself, and a veterinarian diagnoses him with a case of the blues.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2024, veterinarians found Fernando had mineralization of his aorta and aortic arterial branches, which, in recent weeks, resulted in difficulty breathing, according to the post.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Clyde Sharikova-Sudarma, a local veterinarian who undergoes expensive annual MRIs for an ongoing medical condition, said his premiums could double next year.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
But ever since Anna and Russ split, Merv hasn’t been himself, and a veterinarian diagnoses him with a case of the blues.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2024, veterinarians found Fernando had mineralization of his aorta and aortic arterial branches, which, in recent weeks, resulted in difficulty breathing, according to the post.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Clyde Sharikova-Sudarma, a local veterinarian who undergoes expensive annual MRIs for an ongoing medical condition, said his premiums could double next year.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Veterinarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinarian. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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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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