veterinary surgeon

noun

British

Examples of veterinary surgeon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He was examined by his veterinarian, had X-rays and was then referred to a veterinary surgeon. Rick and La Dawn Saxton, cleveland, 20 July 2023 But after receiving two bionic paws from Noel Fitzpatrick, a veterinary surgeon based in Surrey, the lucky black cat can now continue crossing many paths. Joseph Calamia, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2010 Based on James Heriot's beloved series of novels about his own real experience as a young veterinary surgeon in the north of England, this soothing and uplifting show is a must-see for any PBS fan. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 5 Dec. 2022 Nicolas' name, on the other hand, was selected as a tribute to the veterinary surgeon who assisted in the cubs' birth. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2022 As most fans already know, the show is based on a series of equally beloved novels by Herriot, whose real name is James Alfred Wight, and who wrote the books based on his own experiences as a young veterinary surgeon. Emma Dibdin, Town & Country, 10 Jan. 2022 And the latter, based on previous movies and TV series (which are all based on the books of British veterinary surgeon Alf Wight, a.k.a. James Herriot), follows the good doctor’s early years in rural Yorkshire in the 1930s. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Jan. 2021 His effort to change that led him to join forces with veterinary surgeon Seth Bleakley to launch CARE Animal Surgery Center in Glendale. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2020 All Creatures Great and Small is based on the beloved books of Alf Wight, and follows Herriott, a veterinary surgeon in the 1930s. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 22 Oct. 2020 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1802, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of veterinary surgeon was circa 1802

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“Veterinary surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinary%20surgeon. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023.

Medical Definition

veterinary surgeon

noun
British
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