veterinarian

noun

vet·​er·​i·​nar·​i·​an ˌve-tə-rə-ˈner-ē-ən  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

If your cat shows signs of anaphylaxis, take it to a veterinarian immediately.

—Amy D. Shojai

Examples of veterinarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reach out to your pet’s veterinarian to learn more and get proper care. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025

The area will also have adoptable pets, such as puppies, and workshops with skilled dog trainers and veterinarians. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025

The sheriff's office announced that deputies saw him through a drone camera and were working with a veterinarian to safely rescue the animal. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025

The shelter said medical care can be intense as veterinarians must put the pups on a refeeding plan and gradually reintroduce food into their diets. —Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 5 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for veterinarian

• authoritarian
• communitarian
• disciplinarian
• egalitarian
• equalitarian
• humanitarian
• majoritarian
• octogenarian
• parliamentarian
• radiolarian
• totalitarian
• utilitarian

Kids Definition

veterinarian

noun

vet·​er·​i·​nar·​i·​an ˌvet-ə-rən-ˈer-ē-ən  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- 

ˌvet-ᵊn-

: a person qualified and authorized to practice veterinary medicine