I. ˈve-tə-rə-ˌner-ē, ˈve-trə-, ˈve-tə-ˌner- adjective
Etymology: Latin veterinarius of beasts of burden, from veterinae beasts of burden, from feminine plural of veterinus of beasts of burden; akin to Latin veter-, vetus old
Date: 1790
: of, relating to, practicing, or being the science and art of prevention, cure, or alleviation of disease and injury in animals and especially domestic animals
II. noun
( plural -nar·ies )
Date: 1861
: veterinarian