vet 1
/vet/ , n. , v. , vetted, vetting . Informal.
n.
1. veterinarian.
v.t.
2. to examine or treat in one's capacity as a veterinarian or as a doctor.
3. to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, validity, etc.: An expert vetted the manuscript before publication.
v.i.
4. to work as a veterinarian.
[ 1860-65; short for VETERINARIAN ]
vet 2
/vet/ , n., adj. Informal.
veteran.
[ 1865-70, Amer.; shortened form ]