veterinary surgeon
Pet medical professional
A veterinary surgeon is a medical professional who treats animals—the formal British term for what Americans call a veterinarian or vet.
The title emphasizes surgical qualification: The veterinary surgeon operated on the horse's leg.
In practice, veterinary surgeons handle everything from routine checkups to complex procedures.
Sterilize a female animal
- neuterRemove fertility surgically
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
amputation · cesarean · castration · deworming · euthanasia · necropsy · dental cleaning · fracture repair
Non-human health and treatment
- humaneMarked by kindness
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- quality of lifeGeneral life satisfaction
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
palliative care · hospice · end-of-life · comfort · suffering · advocacy · rehabilitation · rescue
Cancer medicine specialty
- cardiologyStudy of cardiac disorders
- orthopedicsMedicine of bones, joints
- dermatologyStudy of skin ailments
- ophthalmologyMedical specialty for eyes
neurology · dentistry · radiology · anesthesiology · internal medicine · emergency · critical care · reproduction
Of or like dogs
exotic · livestock · companion · pet · wildlife · reptile · large animal · herd
Identification of illness
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- prognosisPredicted disease course
- treatmentCare for an ailment
prescription · clinic · hospital · practice · referral · triage · observation · symptom
Precise surgical knife
- sutureMedical wound closure
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
operating theater · scrubs · gloves · retractor · clamps · cauterization · hemostasis · intubation
Veterinary medicine credential
- licensureOfficial permission to practice
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
- board-certifiedFormally approved by examiners
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
qualification · degree · internship · residency · continuing education · ethics · malpractice · specialist
spay
Sterilize a female animal
- neuterRemove fertility surgically
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
biopsy · amputation · cesarean · castration · deworming · euthanasia · necropsy · dental cleaning · fracture repair · laparotomy
animal welfare
Non-human health and treatment
- humaneMarked by kindness
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- quality of lifeGeneral life satisfaction
pain management · palliative care · hospice · end-of-life · comfort · suffering · advocacy · rehabilitation · rescue · sanctuary
oncology
Cancer medicine specialty
- cardiologyStudy of cardiac disorders
- orthopedicsMedicine of bones, joints
- dermatologyStudy of skin ailments
ophthalmology · neurology · dentistry · radiology · anesthesiology · internal medicine · emergency · critical care · reproduction · nutrition
canine
Of or like dogs
avian · exotic · livestock · companion · pet · wildlife · reptile · large animal · herd · flock
diagnosis
Identification of illness
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- prognosisPredicted disease course
treatment · prescription · clinic · hospital · practice · referral · triage · observation · symptom · vital signs
scalpel
Precise surgical knife
- sutureMedical wound closure
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
sterilization · operating theater · scrubs · gloves · retractor · clamps · cauterization · hemostasis · intubation · ligature
DVM
Veterinary medicine credential
- licensureOfficial permission to practice
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
- board-certifiedFormally approved by examiners
credentials · qualification · degree · internship · residency · continuing education · ethics · malpractice · specialist · practitioner
- licensed professionsdoctor, lawyer, nurse, pilot, teacher
- vet careersvet, vet assistant, small animal vet, large animal vet, wildlife vet
- OR personnelscrub nurse, scrub tech, anesthesiologist, first assistant, neurosurgeon
veterinary surgeonphysician
Licensed medical doctor
medical doctor · surgeon · MD · general practitioner · pediatrician
veterinary surgeonslaughterer
One who kills animals
slaughterman · butcher · poacher · vivisectionist · exterminator
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