veterinary surgeons

Pet medical professionals

Veterinary surgeons are medical professionals who diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals.

The term is standard in British English, where it covers both medical treatment and surgical procedures.

In American English, the simpler term is veterinarian or vet: The veterinary surgeon recommended surgery for the dog's torn ligament.

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