veterinarian

From Latin veterīnārius (“cattle doctor”) +‎ -an, from veterīnae (“beasts of burden, draught-”), probably from vehō (“to convey, draw”), or from vetus (“old”).

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹə.ˈnɛɹ.i.ən/, /ˌvɛtʃ.ɹɪn.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/, /ˌvɛʔ.n̩.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/

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• Hyphenation: vet‧er‧i‧nar‧i‧an

veterinarian (plural veterinarians)

1. (now US) A medical doctor who treats animals.

In many jurisdictions, the use of the name veterinarian is restricted by law to persons with specific degrees or licenses.

• (doctor who treats animals): veterinary surgeon, veterinary, animal doctor, vet

• vet

• veterinary

veterinarian (not comparable)

1. veterinary

• doctor
• physician