veterinary
Americannoun
adjective
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Origin of veterinary
1780–90; < Latin veterīnārius, equivalent to veterīn ( ae ) beasts of burden (noun use of feminine plural of veterīnus pertaining to such beasts, equivalent to veter-, stem of vetus old, i.e., grown, able to take a load + -īnus -ine 1 ) + -ārius -ary
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Verocai also recommends routine veterinary care, including parasite testing, as well as preventative medications for worms and ticks.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Pet owners across the country have been advised they should treat their cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month, known as prophylactic use - although many veterinary organisations have now updated their advice.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Recently, Wallace took a second job answering calls at a veterinary clinic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
If you spend $1,000 a year on veterinary bills now, you’ll want at least $6,000 saved by the time he hits 8 and starts experiencing health issues.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Four years later, Satchmo moved from his old neighborhood to Marlow Hill, after his mother had taken a job as an office assistant at a veterinary clinic.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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