veterinary

Examples

• All

• A veterinary sergeant is qualified to look after sick animals of all kinds, Joan.

  Happy Campers (2001)

• In April 1990, a veterinary surgeon was asked to examine a sick elk.

  Academic text (1992)

• In my pre-lawyer life, I worked as a veterinary technician in a small animal practice.

  Blog text (34)

• "The herd health investigation revealed deficiency in herd management, including poor nutrition, inadequate veterinary care, and lack of fly control."

  Dark Waters (2019)

• Jerry, a breeder, posted a link to a veterinary site that provides information about canine diseases, vaccines, medications, and surgeries.

  Academic text (2015)

• The veterinary team worked late into the night to save the injured dog.

• She decided to become a veterinary because of her love for animals.

• After the accident, he rushed his cat to the local veterinary clinic for treatment.

Synonyms

V

vet

vsveterinary

144 1.9

A doctor who treats sick or injured animals

is the same role but written as the fuller descriptive form

V

veterinarian

vsveterinary

80 3.9

A person who treats sick or injured animals

is the same role but expressed with a different name

V

veterinary surgeon

vsveterinary

• UK

1 4.1

A doctor who treats sick or injured animals

focuses on treating sick or injured animals rather than listing disorders

Compounds

V

veterinary medicine

• Specialized

4 4.0

Care and treatment for sick or injured animals, especially pets and farm animals

V

veterinary school

4 3.5

A school where people learn to be doctors for animals

V

veterinary surgeon

• UK

1 4.1

A doctor who treats sick or injured animals

Surface Forms

Etymology