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
Amy D. ShojaiExamples of veterinarian in a Sentence
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Animals have much better sense of hearing than humans, veterinarian Dr. Ruth MacPete told CBS Los Angeles.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 4 July 2024
If pets make contact with infected water, put on gloves and wash them off immediately, and be on the lookout for symptoms and ready to call your local veterinarian, ASPCA Animal Poison at 1-888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 1-855-764-7661.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2024
Again, a veterinarian is your best source of specialized information for your dog.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 3 July 2024
If loud noises tend to make a pet distressed, consult with a veterinarian before the holiday.
—Megan Vaz, Sacramento Bee, 30 June 2024
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 4 July 2024
If pets make contact with infected water, put on gloves and wash them off immediately, and be on the lookout for symptoms and ready to call your local veterinarian, ASPCA Animal Poison at 1-888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 1-855-764-7661.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2024
Again, a veterinarian is your best source of specialized information for your dog.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 3 July 2024
If loud noises tend to make a pet distressed, consult with a veterinarian before the holiday.
—Megan Vaz, Sacramento Bee, 30 June 2024
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“Veterinarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinarian. Accessed 15 Jul. 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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