veterinarian

UK
/ˌvɛt.ə.rɪˈnɛə.ri.ən/
US
/ˌvɛt.ə.rɪˈnɛr.i.ən/
veterinariannoun
veterinarians
pl
UK
/ˌvɛt.ə.rɪˈnɛə.ri.ən/
US
/ˌvɛt.ə.rɪˈnɛr.i.ən/
Translations
The veterinarian examined the dog for any signs of illness.
Ветеринар осмотрел собаку на наличие признаков болезни.
Definitions
A person qualified to treat diseased or injured animals; a doctor of veterinary medicine.
The veterinarian examined the dog and prescribed medication for its infection.
Synonyms
animal doctor
animal physician
veterinary surgeon
animal health specialist
veterinarianadjective
UK
/ˌvɛt.ər.ɪˈneə.ri.ən/
US
/ˌvɛt.ər.ɪˈner.i.ən/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to veterinarians
Definitions
Relating to veterinarians or to the practice of veterinary medicine.
The town is building a veterinarian clinic near the animal shelter.