veterinary
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Etymology
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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Injury reports must be sent to the state’s Veterinary Medical Board.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In 2024, a Royal Veterinary College study suggested dogs bought during the pandemic had high rates of problem behaviours.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The group has sought to have the practice officially recognized as a medical specialty by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
The British Veterinary Union said these increases were largely beyond the control of local practices - and are unlikely to fall any time soon.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
They were married officers at the same rank in a small corps, the Veterinary Corps.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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