veterinary
About medical care and treatment for animals, usually done by an animal doctor.
Relating to the medical treatment, health, and care of animals, especially under the supervision of a trained animal doctor.
A doctor for animals; a person who gives medical care to animals.
(Mainly British, sometimes informal) A veterinary surgeon; a doctor who is trained and qualified to treat sick or injured animals.
- Base: veterinary
- Base: veterinary
- Plural: veterinaries
veterinary clinic
1clinic where animals are treated
A small medical center where animal doctors treat pets and other animals.
- There is a 24-hour veterinary clinic just down the street.
- We rushed the injured cat to the nearest veterinary clinic.
veterinary hospital
1hospital for animal treatment
A large medical place where animals stay for serious tests, treatment, or surgery.
- The dog had to stay overnight at the veterinary hospital after his operation.
- She works night shifts at a busy veterinary hospital in the city.
veterinary medicine
1branch of medicine for animals
The area of medicine that studies and treats the diseases and health of animals.
- She decided to specialize in veterinary medicine after volunteering at an animal shelter.
- Veterinary medicine has made great progress in treating cancer in dogs.
veterinary nurse
1animal nursing professional (esp. UK)
(Especially British English) A trained person who helps animal doctors and takes care of animals in a clinic or hospital.
- The veterinary nurse carefully monitored the dog’s temperature after surgery.
- She is training to become a veterinary nurse and works part-time at a local clinic.
veterinary practice
1business run by animal doctors
A business or office where one or more animal doctors work and see animal patients.
- He bought a small veterinary practice in a rural town.
- The veterinary practice is looking for a new partner with experience in farm animals.
veterinary school
1college that trains animal doctors
A college or part of a university where people study to become animal doctors.
- He was accepted into one of the top veterinary schools in the country.
- Getting into veterinary school is very competitive.
veterinary science
1scientific study of animal health
The scientific study of animal health, disease, and medical treatment.
- Her research in veterinary science focuses on new vaccines for cattle.
- The university offers a degree in veterinary science and related fields.
veterinary surgeon
1animal doctor who does surgery
A vet who is trained to do operations on animals.
- The dog was taken to a veterinary surgeon after it was hit by a car.
- She works as a veterinary surgeon in a small animal clinic.
veterinary surgeon
2qualified animal doctor (esp. UK)
(Especially British English) A fully trained animal doctor, usually able to do operations on animals.
- The veterinary surgeon recommended immediate surgery on the horse’s leg.
- She is a senior veterinary surgeon at the university teaching hospital.