veterinarian

American  

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

noun

1. a person who practices veterinary medicine or surgery.

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veterinarian British  

/ ˌvɛtərɪˈnɛərɪən, ˌvɛtrɪ- /

noun

1. 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

But a northern Greece veterinarian argues that illegal vaccination has helped.

From Barron's

We asked veterinarians what they do to make road trips with their own dogs a better ride for everyone.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This is going to be our test because this vaccine has never been used in this country before," said veterinarian Anthony Davis, a member of a dedicated government vaccination task force.

From Barron's

After the experiments, a veterinarian checked the animals and they were returned to the wild the following night.

From Science Daily

Once veterinarians give the 11-pound male fox a clean bill of health, zookeepers said they would be looking for a long-term home for the animal, which is said to be doing well.

From Barron's