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Examples of veterinary surgeon in a Sentence
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The popular series is based on the collection of stories by James Alfred Wight (under the pen name James Herriot), who was a veterinary surgeon in England.
—Jaden Thompson, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
At the time, Robinette was in his mid-40s and working as a veterinary surgeon for the Army of the Potomac’s reserve artillery.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
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
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1802, in the meaning defined above
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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 21 May. 2024.
Medical Definition
veterinary surgeon
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