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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Many veterinarians, like me, believe the virus has been circulating in California dairies for months.
—Crystal Heath, The Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2024
The officer brought the kitten to the shelter's veterinarian, who assessed the feline's condition.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
The region is grappling with an overpopulation of pets, compounded by a nationwide shortage of veterinarians.
—Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024
Shea, Weiss and Joe Gannon then created Gloria, which starred Sally Struthers’ All in the Family character (now working in a veterinarian’s office) and her son.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2024
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Crystal Heath, The Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2024
The officer brought the kitten to the shelter's veterinarian, who assessed the feline's condition.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
The region is grappling with an overpopulation of pets, compounded by a nationwide shortage of veterinarians.
—Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024
Shea, Weiss and Joe Gannon then created Gloria, which starred Sally Struthers’ All in the Family character (now working in a veterinarian’s office) and her son.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Veterinarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinarian. Accessed 6 Oct. 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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