Synonyms for

Veterinary

Verb / ˈvetrʌˌneri: / Another word for veterinary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the medical care and treatment of animals

Synonyms & similar words

veterinarian veterinarysurgeon vet veterinarian zoological zoology zoopathology zoopathology

Synonyms by register

Formal

animal medicine zoiatric animal health

Informal

vet animal doctoring

Antonyms

human medical clinical therapeutic non-animal

Common collocations

  • veterinary medicine
  • veterinary clinic
  • veterinary surgeon
  • veterinary hospital
  • veterinary care
  • veterinary practice
  • veterinary school

Word family

noun veterinarian
adjective veterinary

Usage note

The word 'veterinary' is an adjective relating to the medical treatment of animals. It is often used in compound terms like 'veterinary medicine' or 'veterinary clinic'.

Example sentences

  1. The veterinary clinic helped my dog when he was sick.
  2. I want to be a veterinary technician when I grow up.
  3. The veterinary hospital is where we take our cats for checkups.
  4. My sister's dream job is to be a veterinary surgeon.
  5. The veterinary science class taught me how to care for animals.

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