vet·er·i·nary
ˈve-tə-rə-ˌner-ē 
ˈve-trə-
ˈve-trə-
ˈve-tə-ˌner-
: of, relating to, practicing, or being the science and art of prevention, cure, or alleviation of disease and injury in animals and especially domestic animals
a veterinary clinic
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Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
Veterinarian Muath Talat Abo Rokba, who worked with Sulala and also ran his own veterinary clinic, was reportedly killed by Israeli forces in October, while the ceasefire was in effect.
—Tavleen Tarrant, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
Her own love for the species, along with animals of all kinds, influenced her decision to study veterinary before realizing the job wasn't for her.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Adjective
The series follows Scottish veterinary assistant James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) operating — often literally — out of a more experienced practitioner's small business in the Yorkshire Dales.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
Veterinarian Muath Talat Abo Rokba, who worked with Sulala and also ran his own veterinary clinic, was reportedly killed by Israeli forces in October, while the ceasefire was in effect.
—Tavleen Tarrant, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
Noun
Professional animal control, veterinary and zoo associations all recommend prohibiting personal ownership of primates, including monkeys of all sizes, because of the injury and disease risk and the challenges of meeting the animals’ needs outside of their natural habitats.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
Her own love for the species, along with animals of all kinds, influenced her decision to study veterinary before realizing the job wasn't for her.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 16 May 2025
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“Veterinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinary. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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veterinary
1 of 2 adjective
vet·er·i·nary
ˈvet-ə-rən-ˌer-ē
ˈve-trən-
ˈve-trən-
ˈvet-ᵊn-
: of, relating to, or being the medical care of animals
veterinary medicine
Medical Definition
veterinary
1 of 2 adjective
vet·er·i·nary
ˈvet-ə-rən-ˌer-ē
ˈve-trən-
ˈve-trən-
ˈvet-ᵊn-
: of, relating to, or being veterinary medicine
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