veterinarians
Animal health professionals
Veterinarians are doctors who treat animals.
The term covers practitioners who care for household pets, livestock, zoo animals, or wildlife.
Informally shortened to vet: The vet said the dog needs surgery.
Veterinarians recommend annual checkups for cats.
Identification of illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
stethoscope · prescription · anesthesia · spay · neuter · euthanasia · checkup · bloodwork
Domesticated barking mammals
- catsSmall domesticated felines
- horsesLarge domesticated hoofed mammals
- cattleDomesticated bovines kept commercially
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
poultry · exotic pets · rabbits · reptiles · birds · sheep · goats · pigs
Deliberate death for relief
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- bedside mannerPhysician's interpersonal approach
- empathySharing another's emotions
end-of-life · hospice · bereavement · counseling · quality of life · humane · palliative · compassion fatigue
Outpatient treatment facility
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- kennelEnclosure for hounds
- stableSecure and unchanging
farm · shelter · zoo · aquarium · laboratory · mobile unit · rural · emergency room
Physician specializing in tumors
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- dermatologistDoctor treating skin disorders
- cardiologistPhysician treating cardiovascular conditions
- ophthalmologistEye disease physician
neurologist · orthopedic · internist · behaviorist · radiologist · dentist · pathologist · anesthesiologist
Veterinary medicine credential
- degreeUnit of measurement
- licenseFormal grant of permission
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
internship · continuing education · malpractice · ethics · oath · board certification · specialization · accreditation
diagnosis
Identification of illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
vaccination · stethoscope · prescription · anesthesia · spay · neuter · euthanasia · checkup · bloodwork · X-ray
dogs
Domesticated barking mammals
- catsSmall domesticated felines
- horsesLarge domesticated hoofed mammals
- cattleDomesticated bovines kept commercially
livestock · poultry · exotic pets · rabbits · reptiles · birds · sheep · goats · pigs · hamsters
euthanasia
Deliberate death for relief
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- bedside mannerPhysician's interpersonal approach
empathy · end-of-life · hospice · bereavement · counseling · quality of life · humane · palliative · compassion fatigue · bonding
clinic
Outpatient treatment facility
stable · farm · shelter · zoo · aquarium · laboratory · mobile unit · rural · emergency room · waiting room
oncologist
Physician specializing in tumors
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- dermatologistDoctor treating skin disorders
- cardiologistPhysician treating cardiovascular conditions
ophthalmologist · neurologist · orthopedic · internist · behaviorist · radiologist · dentist · pathologist · anesthesiologist · nutritionist
DVM
Veterinary medicine credential
- degreeUnit of measurement
- licenseFormal grant of permission
- certificationAttestation of qualification
residency · internship · continuing education · malpractice · ethics · oath · board certification · specialization · accreditation · fellowship
- racetrack peoplejockeys, trainers, bettors, handicappers, railbirds
- rural developmentrural housing, land reform, farm loans, rural roads, rural infrastructure
- Zooszoo exhibits, zoo train, zoo tours, zookeeper, animal exhibits
- Licensed Occupationsdoctors, nurses, lawyers, dentists, pharmacists
- workersworkers, employee, employees, laborer, laborers
- animal peoplecat owners, animal rescuers, animal trainers, breeders, adopters
veterinariansphysicians
Medical doctors collectively
doctors · medical doctors · MDs · pediatricians · surgeons
veterinariansbutchers
Kills and prepares livestock
poachers · vivisectionists · exterminators · fur trappers · slaughterers
- wildlife veterinarianDoctor for untamed animals