ˌved.ərəˈn]erēən, ˌvetərəˈn], ˌve.trəˈn], ÷ˌved.ə(r)ˈn], ÷ˌvetə(r)ˈn], ÷ˌvet ə nˈ], ]a(a)r-, ]ār- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin veterinari us veterinarian + English -an
: one skilled in or treating diseases and injuries of animals : one qualified and duly authorized to treat diseases of animals : a doctor of veterinary medicine