veterinarian
noun
vet·er·i·nar·i·an
ˌve-tə-rə-ˈner-ē-ən 
ˌve-trə-
ˌve-trə-
ˌve-tə-ˈner-
plural veterinarians
: a person qualified and authorized to practice veterinary medicine
Other diagnostic procedures that may be used include imaging techniques such as ultrasound and bronchoscopy, which enables a veterinarian to examine the interior of an animal's airway …—
Tom Ewing
Tom EwingIf your cat shows signs of anaphylaxis, take it to a veterinarian immediately.—Amy D. Shojai
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Contact your veterinarian or local extension agent right away.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Pet owners can make appointments online, and all procedures will be performed by a licensed veterinarian, according to a press release.
—
Mary Ella Hastings
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Digging is a natural behavior that makes dogs happy, according to UC Davis veterinarians.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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“Veterinarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinarian. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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veterinarian
noun
vet·er·i·nar·i·an
ˌvet-ə-rən-ˈer-ē-ən
ˌve-trən-
ˌve-trən-
ˌvet-ᵊn-
: a person who is qualified and has been given the authority to treat diseases and injuries of animals
Medical Definition
veterinarian
noun
vet·er·i·nar·i·an
ˌvet-ə-rən-ˈer-ē-ən
ˌve-trən-
ˌve-trən-
ˌvet-ᵊn-
: a person qualified and authorized to practice veterinary medicine
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