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
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Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024
The veterinary team decided to remove Tiger-Lily’s ovaries and on March 11 the snake underwent surgery at the Saint Louis Zoo Endangered Species Research Center and Veterinary Hospital.
—USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
The hospital also teamed up with veterinary forensic biologists from the Blue World Research Institute and the University of Florida who found that 24 of the 27 pelicans brought in with broken wings were all suffering from the same kind of fracture.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Veterinarians, technicians and veterinary students prep and anesthetize animals in a room that is viewable through a window from a public-facing courtyard.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024
The veterinary team bathed the owl to remove the glue residue and carefully dried its feathers with a hair dryer.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
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
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
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
Adjective
They felt somewhat vindicated in June 2021, when a USDA veterinary medical officer accompanied the agent who had been doing Triple D’s animal-welfare inspections.
—Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024
The veterinary team decided to remove Tiger-Lily’s ovaries and on March 11 the snake underwent surgery at the Saint Louis Zoo Endangered Species Research Center and Veterinary Hospital.
—USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
The hospital also teamed up with veterinary forensic biologists from the Blue World Research Institute and the University of Florida who found that 24 of the 27 pelicans brought in with broken wings were all suffering from the same kind of fracture.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Veterinarians, technicians and veterinary students prep and anesthetize animals in a room that is viewable through a window from a public-facing courtyard.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024
The veterinary team bathed the owl to remove the glue residue and carefully dried its feathers with a hair dryer.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
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
Noun
Our goal was to remain unbiased while also hosting a a respective opinion between the CBD, veterinary, and medical communities.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
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
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“Veterinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinary. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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veterinary
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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
Medical Definition
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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