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 …—
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Tom EwingIf your cat shows signs of anaphylaxis, take it to a veterinarian immediately.—Amy D. Shojai
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Part of the process of being approved meant the animal shelter checking with your veterinarian as a reference.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Licensed veterinarians may now administer the parasiticide injection, monitor for adverse reactions and determine the appropriate treatment interval based on each dog, according to the FDA, which prohibits anyone without proper licensing and professional expertise to perform the shots.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 July 2025
If a pet or livestock animal is bitten by a rabid animal, the owner should immediately call a veterinarian, who is legally obligated to report it to the proper health authorities.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
If your pet has a high fever, a loss of appetite, lethargy, a cough or eye drainage, contact a veterinarian immediately.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Licensed veterinarians may now administer the parasiticide injection, monitor for adverse reactions and determine the appropriate treatment interval based on each dog, according to the FDA, which prohibits anyone without proper licensing and professional expertise to perform the shots.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 July 2025
If a pet or livestock animal is bitten by a rabid animal, the owner should immediately call a veterinarian, who is legally obligated to report it to the proper health authorities.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
If your pet has a high fever, a loss of appetite, lethargy, a cough or eye drainage, contact a veterinarian immediately.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for veterinarian
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“Veterinarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinarian. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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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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