veterinary
Treating sick animals
Veterinary relates to the medical care and treatment of animals: veterinary medicine, veterinary clinic, a veterinary degree.
A veterinary is also a veterinarian—a doctor who treats animals—though the noun form is less common than the adjective.
Often shortened to vet: We took the dog to the vet.
Invasive medical procedure
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- neuteringSurgical sterilization of animals
- spayingSurgical sterilization of females
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
microchipping · deworming · ultrasound · bloodwork · anesthesia · euthanasia · biopsy · endoscopy
Study of drug actions
- anatomyStudy of organism structure
- pathologyStudy of disease processes
- immunologyScience of bodily defenses
- parasitologyStudy of organisms exploiting others
virology · microbiology · epidemiology · toxicology · bacteriology · cardiology · oncology · neurology
Scheduled time for something
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- receptionAct of receiving guests
recovery · kennel · quarantine · lab · pharmacy · hospital · practice · emergency
Care for an ailment
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- preventiveMeant to stop trouble
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- nutritionBodily use of food
boarding · wellness · palliative · hospice · monitoring · aftercare · nursing · therapy
Skilled practical worker
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- practitionerOne who works regularly
- specialistExpert in one field
- nurseHealthcare provider, bedside
assistant · clinician · intern · resident · pathologist · zoologist · license · degree
canine
Of or like dogs
avian · reptiles · mammals · livestock · pets · wildlife · zoo · aquatic · exotic · poultry
surgery
Invasive medical procedure
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- neuteringSurgical sterilization of animals
- spayingSurgical sterilization of females
diagnosis · microchipping · deworming · ultrasound · bloodwork · anesthesia · euthanasia · biopsy · endoscopy · amputation
pharmacology
Study of drug actions
- anatomyStudy of organism structure
- pathologyStudy of disease processes
- immunologyScience of bodily defenses
parasitology · virology · microbiology · epidemiology · toxicology · bacteriology · cardiology · oncology · neurology · dermatology
appointment
Scheduled time for something
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
reception · recovery · kennel · quarantine · lab · pharmacy · hospital · practice · emergency · referral
treatment
Care for an ailment
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- preventiveMeant to stop trouble
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
nutrition · boarding · wellness · palliative · hospice · monitoring · aftercare · nursing · therapy · convalescence
technician
Skilled practical worker
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- practitionerOne who works regularly
- specialistExpert in one field
nurse · assistant · clinician · intern · resident · pathologist · zoologist · license · degree · training
- careersdoctor, lawyer, teacher, engineer, nurse
- academic fieldsmathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, history
- disciplinesbiology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, psychology
- fields of practicemedicine, law, engineering, programming, accounting
- professional fieldsmedical, legal, technical, financial, scientific
- subjectschemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, history
veterinarymedical
Of healthcare practice
clinical · human · pediatric · geriatric · psychiatric
veterinaryphysician
Licensed medical doctor
doctor · MD · medical doctor · general practitioner · surgeon
- veterinary technicianAnimal healthcare aide
- veterinary scienceMedical treatment of animals
- veterinary careMedical treatment for animals
- veterinary hospitalTreatment center for animals
- veterinary schoolInstitution training animal doctors
- veterinary clinicMedical facility for animals