vet·er·i·nary
ˈve-tə-rə-ˌner-ē 
ˈve-trə-
ˈve-trə-
ˈve-tə-ˌner-
: of, relating to, practicing, or being the science and art of prevention, cure, or alleviation of disease and injury in animals and especially domestic animals
Examples of veterinary in a Sentence
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 Apr. 2024
The average indoor dog or cat is likely not going to be affected by the eclipse, said Dr. Rebecca Greenstein, veterinary expert with pet care company Rover.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2024
Reddit boards for reactive pets and veterinary questions host hundreds of posts about pets’ successes or struggles with that, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, and their generic versions.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 5 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
Belgium was the first country to patent the drug as a veterinary aesthetic in 1963, and testing on humans began the subsequent year.
—Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
The agency said its officials, along with the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state veterinary and public health authorities, were investigating an illness detected primarily in older dairy cows in those states, as well as in New Mexico.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
One update showed Enzo lying on what appeared to be a surgical table with veterinary personnel's hands around him.
—Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Adam Stafford King, a veterinary ophthalmologist, was the subject of an arrest warrant issued on Thursday, March 21, according to court documents obtained from the Northern District of Illinois by USA TODAY.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
Just Fish Feast Dog Food is manufactured in the United States and is high in protein and holistic veterinary prepared to provide joint support, essential fatty acids for skin and coat, as well as a mix of protein and fat for correct energy.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
The Pinta’s daughter, Molly, an Adlai Stevenson High School student who held found the parade, was not present due to traveling to an academic veterinary/animal sciences career track summer program.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2023
The contract will advance the program’s scientific practices in analytical chemistry, genetics, genomics, reproduction, veterinary and sports medicine, olfactory neuroscience, behavior and cognition, metrology and engineering for detection canine sciences.
—Derenn Hollman, al, 25 Mar. 2022
Feast Dog Food is made in the United States and is high in protein and holistic veterinary prepared to give joint support, essential fatty acids for skin and coat, as well as a mixture of protein and fat for appropriate energy.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2022
Mirage interim President Franz Kallao said officials were working closely with veterinary and pathology experts to determine the cause of death for K2, who was born at the Secret Garden.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2022
To learn more about the Humane Society’s new community veterinary program or make an appointment, visit sdhumane.org/cvp or call (619) 299-7012.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022
To change that, the Humane Society is launching a new community veterinary program next month.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2022
Adjective
Curated using data from past seasons, Max is a blend of all the show's former participants, displayed as a 26-year-old veterinary intern from the Midwest.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 Apr. 2024
The average indoor dog or cat is likely not going to be affected by the eclipse, said Dr. Rebecca Greenstein, veterinary expert with pet care company Rover.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2024
Reddit boards for reactive pets and veterinary questions host hundreds of posts about pets’ successes or struggles with that, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, and their generic versions.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 5 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
Belgium was the first country to patent the drug as a veterinary aesthetic in 1963, and testing on humans began the subsequent year.
—Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
The agency said its officials, along with the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state veterinary and public health authorities, were investigating an illness detected primarily in older dairy cows in those states, as well as in New Mexico.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
One update showed Enzo lying on what appeared to be a surgical table with veterinary personnel's hands around him.
—Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Adam Stafford King, a veterinary ophthalmologist, was the subject of an arrest warrant issued on Thursday, March 21, according to court documents obtained from the Northern District of Illinois by USA TODAY.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Noun
Upon arriving back at the roadway, a family member took possession of the dog and transported it to a local veterinary for treatment.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
Just Fish Feast Dog Food is manufactured in the United States and is high in protein and holistic veterinary prepared to provide joint support, essential fatty acids for skin and coat, as well as a mix of protein and fat for correct energy.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
The Pinta’s daughter, Molly, an Adlai Stevenson High School student who held found the parade, was not present due to traveling to an academic veterinary/animal sciences career track summer program.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2023
The contract will advance the program’s scientific practices in analytical chemistry, genetics, genomics, reproduction, veterinary and sports medicine, olfactory neuroscience, behavior and cognition, metrology and engineering for detection canine sciences.
—Derenn Hollman, al, 25 Mar. 2022
Feast Dog Food is made in the United States and is high in protein and holistic veterinary prepared to give joint support, essential fatty acids for skin and coat, as well as a mixture of protein and fat for appropriate energy.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2022
Mirage interim President Franz Kallao said officials were working closely with veterinary and pathology experts to determine the cause of death for K2, who was born at the Secret Garden.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2022
To learn more about the Humane Society’s new community veterinary program or make an appointment, visit sdhumane.org/cvp or call (619) 299-7012.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022
To change that, the Humane Society is launching a new community veterinary program next month.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2022
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vet·er·i·nary
ˈvet-ə-rən-ˌer-ē
ˈve-trən-
ˈve-trən-
ˈvet-ᵊn-
: of, relating to, or being the medical care of animals
veterinary medicine
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veterinary
1 of 2 adjective
vet·er·i·nary
ˈvet-ə-rən-ˌer-ē
ˈve-trən-
ˈve-trən-
ˈvet-ᵊn-
: of, relating to, or being veterinary medicine
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