veterinarian
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of veterinarian
1640–50; < Latin veterīnāri ( us ) veterinary + -an
Example Sentences
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Pigs can keep growing for up to five years, and veterinarians and rescue operators say some of those purchases are only now settling into their full size.
Isoxazoline drugs are a relatively new class of antiparasitic medications prescribed by veterinarians around the world to protect pets from fleas and ticks.
From Science Daily
Walks, play groups and adoption meetings outside kennels were paused for a two-week isolation period to find and treat affected dogs, but that period was extended indefinitely by the shelter’s team of veterinarians.
From Los Angeles Times
That solution is growing in popularity, as "the window with snow is getting more and more narrow," the veterinarian says.
From Barron's
Mom was a veterinarian, which was what Bat intended to be, too, one day.
From Literature
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