veterinary surgeon

American

noun

Chiefly British. a veterinarian.
a veterinarian who practices surgery.

veterinary surgeon British

noun

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

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Ms Whyte was an experienced veterinary surgeon who was originally from Barefield, County Clare, in the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

A veterinary surgeon whose love of cooking is inspired by his Sri Lankan heritage has been crowned the 20th winner of BBC TV's Masterchef.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

Madusha Perera, a veterinary surgeon at the zoo, said two big abscesses the elephant was suffering from when it arrived have mostly healed.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023

While being swabbed, the cat sneezed in the face of a veterinary surgeon, who was wearing a mask and gloves but no eye protection.

From Scientific American • Jun. 30, 2022

However, Squealer easily convinced them that the veterinary surgeon in Willingdon could treat Boxer’s case more satisfactorily than could be done on the farm.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell

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