vet

noun
UK: /vet/
US: /vet/

  1. A person trained to give medical care to animals.

    1. My dog is sick, so I'm taking him to the vet.
    2. The vet said our cat's fever could be a sign of something serious.

Synonyms

veterinarian examine inspect screen review check
vet verb

  1. To check something carefully to make sure that it is acceptable.

    1. The company will vet all new employees.
    2. The bank carefully vetted his application for a loan before approving it.

  2. To give medical care or treatment to an animal.

    1. I need to vet my cat soon for its annual check-up.
    2. The farmer vets his sheep regularly to keep them healthy and productive.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "vet" is /vet/ in British English and /vet/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vet": veterinarian, examine, inspect, screen, review, check.

Example usage of "vet": "My dog is sick, so I'm taking him to the vet.". More examples on the page.