veterinary
Americannoun
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veterinaries
plural
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of veterinary
1780–90; < Latin veterīnārius, equivalent to veterīn ( ae ) beasts of burden (noun use of feminine plural of veterīnus pertaining to such beasts, equivalent to veter-, stem of vetus old, i.e., grown, able to take a load + -īnus -ine 1 ) + -ārius -ary
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But the excitement shared by visitors and the veterinary team quickly gave way to concern.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Degrees in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, veterinary and chiropractic medicine, law, optometry, osteopathy, podiatry and theology are expressly covered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
“I have the best job in the world,” says John Highland, former veterinary technician and now one of the ranch’s animal care specialists, as the dogs stream into Adventureland.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
They also take cats in for veterinary care and neutering if needed.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Dr. Taylor M. Martin is an animal doctor, an ornithologist, a veterinary surgeon.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
Under the new bill, druggists may not sell liquor; physicians, dentists, veterinaries and ministers of the gospel may obtain special permits to buy.
From Time Magazine Archive
The crossing watchmen must keep their little shacks trim and orderly, the engineers must carry repair kits and act as veterinaries for minor ailments of their Iron Horses.
From Time Magazine Archive
Igloo, 6, fox terrier, pet and mascot of Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd on polar expeditions; of indigestion; in Boston, Mass., after three veterinaries had sought to save his life.
From Time Magazine Archive
Yes, high-priced veterinaries can cure spavin—Alderman Martin says so.
From Horses Nine Stories of Harness and Saddle by Sewell Ford
With the coming of the motor the race of coachmen, grooms and veterinaries began to perish from the earth.
From By Advice of Counsel by Arthur Cheney Train
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