veterinary surgeon
Americannoun
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Chiefly British. a veterinarian.
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a veterinarian who practices surgery.
noun
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
Specialist wildlife veterinary surgeon Dr Pizzi carried out the surgery, which aimed to drain fluid from the bear's brain, at Wildwood Trust.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2024
Carmen Petzer is a veterinary surgeon in Anglesey, North Wales who has a cat called Jack.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 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
Dr. Taylor M. Martin is an animal doctor, an ornithologist, a veterinary surgeon.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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