veterinarian

American

[vet-er-uh-nair-ee-uhn, ve-truh-] / ˌvɛt ər əˈnɛər i ən, ˌvɛ trə- /

noun

a person who practices veterinary medicine or surgery.

veterinarian British

/ ˌvɛtərɪˈnɛərɪən, ˌvɛtrɪ- /

noun

Also called: veterinary surgeon. a person suitably qualified and registered to practise veterinary medicine

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Etymology

Origin of veterinarian

1640–50; < Latin veterīnāri ( us ) veterinary + -an

Example Sentences

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The killed elephants were later examined by veterinarians and buried.

From BBC

Although he was given many stitches that night, veterinarians ultimately decided it would be necessary to amputate the leg.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite receiving treatment from veterinarians, the male elephant died on Tuesday.

From BBC

The project also includes an outreach effort aimed at veterinarians, livestock handlers, and entomologists.

From Science Daily

Ms Siourtou is a veterinarian herself and has expanded the farm that her father built.

From BBC

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