1. a person trained and licensed to treat diseases and injuries in animals

Examples

• The veterinarian examined the injured cat carefully.
• She decided to become a veterinarian because she loved working with animals.
• The dog needs to see a veterinarian for its annual vaccinations.
• Our veterinarian recommended a special diet for the aging horse.
• The veterinarian performed surgery on the bird’s broken wing.
• Many veterinarians specialize in treating specific types of animals.