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 …—
Tom Ewing
Tom EwingIf your cat shows signs of anaphylaxis, take it to a veterinarian immediately.—Amy D. Shojai
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However, with over 1,600 other animals in the zoo to care for, the five veterinarians on staff are far understaffed to also continue to take in stray spider monkeys, since the babies require nearly 24-hour care.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Tripp began working as a veterinarian at an animal hospital.
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The Fechters, Shalom’s owners, said their selective breeding program preserves genetic diversity by pairing up non-related animals, whose health and genetics are reviewed by veterinarians and experts.
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To find your pup’s daily allowance, check the food packaging or consult your veterinarian.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Tripp began working as a veterinarian at an animal hospital.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The Fechters, Shalom’s owners, said their selective breeding program preserves genetic diversity by pairing up non-related animals, whose health and genetics are reviewed by veterinarians and experts.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
To find your pup’s daily allowance, check the food packaging or consult your veterinarian.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 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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