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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According to the American Kennel Club, if a dog is bitten by a snake, owners are encouraged to call a veterinarian immediately before taking the animal to a clinic that has access to antivenom.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
The risk is heightened for people who work with infected poultry or livestock, and for veterinarians who treat infected animals.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
But when Wilma went in for the spay procedure, veterinarians made a discovery right before beginning the operation.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
Take your dog to a veterinarian as soon as possible.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024
Some animals that depend more on the light-dark cycle, like birds, may be more affected because the sky will darken during the eclipse, said Dr. Katie Krebs, a veterinarian and professor at University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Look for a hypoallergenic dog shampoo that contains organic, dog-safe ingredients approved by veterinarians.
—Holistapet, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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
Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
The risk is heightened for people who work with infected poultry or livestock, and for veterinarians who treat infected animals.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
But when Wilma went in for the spay procedure, veterinarians made a discovery right before beginning the operation.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
Take your dog to a veterinarian as soon as possible.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024
Some animals that depend more on the light-dark cycle, like birds, may be more affected because the sky will darken during the eclipse, said Dr. Katie Krebs, a veterinarian and professor at University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Look for a hypoallergenic dog shampoo that contains organic, dog-safe ingredients approved by veterinarians.
—Holistapet, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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
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“Veterinarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinarian. Accessed 27 Apr. 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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