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veterinary surgeon

noun

  1. Chiefly British. a veterinarian.
  2. a veterinarian who practices surgery.


veterinary surgeon

noun

  1. a person suitably qualified and registered to practise veterinary medicine Usual US and Canadian termveterinarian
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of veterinary surgeon1

First recorded in 1795–1805
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Example Sentences

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Two veterinary surgeons confirmed to the BBC that a dog vomiting once or twice, with no other worrying symptoms, should not be seen as an emergency.

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But the shortage of veterinary surgeons is a bigger mountain to climb.

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A lack of veterinary surgeons could have a seriously negative effect on animal health, according to Welsh vets.

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The MoD thanked the trust for its "amazing specialist support", adding that the charity's work and "excellent" care from the Army's veterinary surgeons were the reason for the horses' "remarkable recovery".

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A veterinary surgeon whose love of cooking is inspired by his Sri Lankan heritage has been crowned the 20th winner of BBC TV's Masterchef.

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