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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More veterinarians, including myself, are working with animal rights activists to draw public attention to animal agriculture’s atrocities.
—Crystal Heath, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
Pet health and wellness, which was weighed heaviest in the ranking, was gauged by tallying more than two dozen data points, including the density of veterinarians, pet caretakers, dog-friendly businesses and animal shelters in each city, as well as the strength of animal protection laws.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
Little testing of farmworkers Although small, the study gives fresh urgency to reports of undiagnosed ailments among farmworkers and veterinarians.
—Amy Maxmen, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
Our chief veterinarian is actually trained in acupuncture and acupressure.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
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Crystal Heath, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
Pet health and wellness, which was weighed heaviest in the ranking, was gauged by tallying more than two dozen data points, including the density of veterinarians, pet caretakers, dog-friendly businesses and animal shelters in each city, as well as the strength of animal protection laws.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
Little testing of farmworkers Although small, the study gives fresh urgency to reports of undiagnosed ailments among farmworkers and veterinarians.
—Amy Maxmen, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
Our chief veterinarian is actually trained in acupuncture and acupressure.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
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“Veterinarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinarian. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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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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