veterinary Veterinary is used to describe the work of a person whose job is to treat sick or injured animals, or to describe the medical treatment of animals. adj ADJ n It was decided that our veterinary screening of horses at events should be continued.
veterinary surgeon (veterinary surgeons plural )A veterinary surgeon is someone who is qualified to treat sick or injured animals.
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FORMAL n-count
(=vet)
in AM, usually use veterinarian