veterinarian
Pet health specialist
A veterinarian is a doctor who treats animals.
The term covers practitioners who care for household pets, livestock, zoo animals, or wildlife.
Informally shortened to vet: We took the cat to the vet.
The British equivalent is veterinary surgeon.
Administered immunity booster
- spaySterilize a female animal
- neuterRemove fertility surgically
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- dewormingRemoving internal parasites medically
euthanasia · dentistry · surgery · castration · declaw · desex · implant · biopsy
Sharing another's emotions
- gentlenessSoft, kind demeanor
- patienceCalm during delays
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
- euthanasiaDeliberate death for relief
grief · bereavement · comfort · reassurance · trust · bond · sensitivity · attentiveness
Identification of illness
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- pharmacologyStudy of drug actions
pathology · immunology · radiology · oncology · parasitology · toxicology · epidemiology · virology
Routine health evaluation
- wellnessOverall state of health
- preventiveMeant to stop trouble
- nutritionBodily use of food
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
boarding · rehabilitation · dental · heartworm · flea · tick · hydration · enrichment
Outpatient treatment facility
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- shelterProtected place or structure
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
farm · ranch · zoo · aquarium · laboratory · mobile · emergency · specialty
Precise surgical knife
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- sutureMedical wound closure
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- operatingActively in function
laparotomy · orthopedic · resection · ligature · hemostasis · scrubs · laparoscope · cautery
vaccination
Administered immunity booster
- spaySterilize a female animal
- neuterRemove fertility surgically
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
deworming · euthanasia · dentistry · surgery · castration · declaw · desex · implant · biopsy · amputation
empathy
Sharing another's emotions
- gentlenessSoft, kind demeanor
- patienceCalm during delays
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
euthanasia · grief · bereavement · comfort · reassurance · trust · bond · sensitivity · attentiveness · dedication
diagnosis
Identification of illness
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
pharmacology · pathology · immunology · radiology · oncology · parasitology · toxicology · epidemiology · virology · microbiology
canine
Of or like dogs
avian · reptile · exotic · wildlife · zoo · aquatic · poultry · livestock · companion · mammal
checkup
Routine health evaluation
- wellnessOverall state of health
- preventiveMeant to stop trouble
- nutritionBodily use of food
grooming · boarding · rehabilitation · dental · heartworm · flea · tick · hydration · enrichment · exercise
clinic
Outpatient treatment facility
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- shelterProtected place or structure
sanctuary · farm · ranch · zoo · aquarium · laboratory · mobile · emergency · specialty · rural
scalpel
Precise surgical knife
operating · laparotomy · orthopedic · resection · ligature · hemostasis · scrubs · laparoscope · cautery · retractor
- Health Careersdoctor, nurse practitioner, nursing, physician, surgeon
- animal workersvet, animal trainer, pet groomer, zookeeper, zoo curator
- licensed professionalsdoctor, dentist, lawyer, attorney, pharmacist
- pet lifepets, dog owner, cat owner, fur baby, pet ownership
- professionalsdoctor, nurse, lawyer, engineer, dentist
- zoo jobszookeeper, keeper, animal keeper, head keeper, zoo director
veterinarianphysician
Licensed medical doctor
doctor · MD · pediatrician · medical doctor · surgeon
veterinarianslaughterer
One who kills animals
butcher · vivisectionist · poacher · exterminator · hunter
- wildlife veterinarianDoctor for untamed animals