veterinarian

noun
UK: /ˌvetərɪˈneəriən/
US: /ˌvetərɪˈneriən/

  1. A person who is qualified to treat sick or injured animals.

    1. The veterinarian checked my dog's heartbeat quickly and carefully.
    2. Our family veterinarian has been taking care of our pets for many years with utmost care.

  2. A doctor specializing in the medical care and treatment of animals.

    1. I took my cat to the veterinarian because it wasn't eating anything.
    2. The experienced veterinarian diagnosed the rare disease affecting the farm's livestock, earning respect.

Synonyms

vet
veterinarian verb

  1. To provide veterinary care to an animal.

    1. The farmer veterinarianed the injured sheep on his own.
    2. Volunteers from the community veterinarianed stray dogs at the animal shelter every week.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "veterinarian" in English means: A person who is qualified to treat sick or injured animals., A doctor specializing in the medical care and treatment of animals..

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

Synonyms for "veterinarian": vet.

Example usage of "veterinarian": "The veterinarian checked my dog's heartbeat quickly and carefully.". More examples on the page.