veterinarian

== English == === Etymology === From Latin veterīnārius (“cattle doctor”) +‎ -an, from veterīnae (“beasts of burden, draught-”), probably from vehō (“to convey, draw”), or from vetus (“old”). By surface analysis, veterinary +‎ -an. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹ.i.ən/, /ˌvɛtʃ.ɹɪnˈɛɹ.i.ən/, /ˌvɛʔ.n̩ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ Hyphenation: vet‧er‧i‧nar‧i‧an === Noun === veterinarian (plural veterinarians) A medical doctor who treats non-human animals. Synonyms: vet, veterinary surgeon, veterinary, animal doctor ==== Usage notes ==== In many jurisdictions, the use of the title veterinarian is restricted by law to persons with specific degrees or licenses. ==== Derived terms ==== vet ==== Related terms ==== veterinary ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === veterinarian (not comparable) veterinary === See also === doctor physician === References ===