veterinarian

noun

vet·er·i·nar·i·an ˌve-tə-rə-ˈner-ē-ən

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

If your cat shows signs of anaphylaxis, take it to a veterinarian immediately.—

Amy D. Shojai

Examples of veterinarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The idea came to him during his own personal crisis In 2011, Stewart was a veterinarian at a Central Valley animal shelter. —

Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2023 Cases of the condition in dogs have appeared in Oregon, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California, Nevada and throughout the Northeast as veterinarians scramble to determine how to treat it. —

Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2023 Since then, the illness, based on reports from veterinarians, has started spreading east, putting a growing number of U.S. dogs at risk. —

Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023 Mitchell runs her business while working three nights a week as a veterinarian at a 24-hour emergency hospital. —

Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2023 Rather, veterinarians make the determination when evaluating a dog who is suffering respiratory symptoms but tests negative on a panel of common diseases with similar symptoms, such as kennel cough. —

Jeremy Childs, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023 If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. —

Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2023 However, if your dog experiences any adverse reactions like redness, swelling, or irritation, discontinue use and consult with your veterinarian. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2023 Amid the fuel dump, the pilot requested a veterinarian to be present at JFK when the plane arrived. —

Riley Hoffman, ABC News, 14 Nov. 2023 See More

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