veterinary surgeon

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noun

Chiefly British. a veterinarian.

a veterinarian who practices surgery.

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Origin of veterinary surgeon

First recorded in 1795–1805

Words nearby veterinary surgeon

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary medicine, veterinary surgeon, veterinary technician, vetiver, vetivert, Vetluga, vet. med.

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How to use veterinary surgeon in a sentence

“As far as we were aware, and as far as the surgeon was aware, the surgery was a go,” Shaheen sighs.
The Insurance Company Promised a Gender Reassignment. Then They Made a Mistake.|James Joiner|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Althea is now re-scheduled with her surgeon for this spring.
The Insurance Company Promised a Gender Reassignment. Then They Made a Mistake.|James Joiner|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The new surgeon general certainly has his work cut out for him.
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My surgeon told me my bones were so soft he could barely install the screws.
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Strange was a surgeon who lost the use of his hands in an automobile accident.
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One party shall provide a surgeon, the other a pair of ordinary cavalry sabres.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
He said he didn't want his family fidgeting him, and the surgeon said he would be all right in a few days.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
They were followed by a little dried-up Italian army surgeon, who carried under his arm an ominous-looking black case.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
Walking forth, he strolled down the road towards Calne, intending to ask a question or two of the surgeon.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
"Only cut deep enough to make it bleed freely," said the surgeon, as he dressed Harry's arm.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn

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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