Veterinary
(adjective)
Relating to the medical or surgical treatment of animals.
Origin:
From latin veterinarius, from veterinus (of beasts of burden, of cattle), from vetus (old, ancient).
Examples:
- I studied veterinary medicine in college.
- The veterinary clinic is open from 9 am to 5 pm.
- My dog needs a veterinary check-up.
- I am a veterinary nurse.
- The veterinary hospital is well-equipped to handle all types of animals.