veterinary surgeon

noun

Chiefly British. a veterinarian.

a veterinarian who practices surgery.

Origin of veterinary surgeon

First recorded in 1795–1805

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British Dictionary definitions for veterinary surgeon

veterinary surgeon

noun

British a person suitably qualified and registered to practise veterinary medicineUsual US and Canadian term: veterinarian

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