veterinary surgeon

American  

noun

1. Chiefly British.  a veterinarian.

2. a veterinarian who practices surgery.

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veterinary surgeon British  

noun

1. Usual US and Canadian term: veterinarian.  a person suitably qualified and registered to practise veterinary medicine

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Etymology

Origin of veterinary surgeon

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Paula Boyden, a veterinary surgeon, said the pet travel scheme had been exploited for well over a decade, with many thousands of dogs imported for sale.

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Many veterinary surgeons and nurses say treatment prices have been pushed up after big corporations have bought up practices.

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Two veterinary surgeons confirmed to the BBC that a dog vomiting once or twice, with no other worrying symptoms, should not be seen as an emergency.

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But the shortage of veterinary surgeons is a bigger mountain to climb.

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A lack of veterinary surgeons could have a seriously negative effect on animal health, according to Welsh vets.

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