veterinary surgeon

noun

1. Chiefly British. a veterinarian.
2. a veterinarian who practices surgery.

veterinary surgeon

noun

1. a person suitably qualified and registered to practise veterinary medicine Usual US and Canadian termveterinarian

Word History and Origins

Origin of veterinary surgeon¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

The MoD thanked the trust for its "amazing specialist support", adding that the charity's work and "excellent" care from the Army's veterinary surgeons were the reason for the horses' "remarkable recovery".

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A veterinary surgeon whose love of cooking is inspired by his Sri Lankan heritage has been crowned the 20th winner of BBC TV's Masterchef.

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Fran Haddock, 33, said she had been forced to leave her job as a veterinary surgeon because she was constantly "utterly exhausted".

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The CMA would like to hear from pet owners, veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, practice managers and veterinary businesses as part of the review.

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Giving evidence, Dr Suzanne Green, an equine veterinary surgeon who analysed the footage frame-by-frame in court, said Bruce "was desperately trying to get away" from Ms Moulds' blows and would have been left bruised.

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