vet (n.)

  1. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine

    [ Syn: veterinarian , veterinary , veterinary surgeon ]

  2. a person who has served in the armed forces

    [ Syn: veteran , ex-serviceman ]

    vet (v.)

  1. work as a veterinarian; She vetted for the farms in the area for many years'

  2. examine carefully; Someone should vet this report before it goes out'

  3. provide (a person) with medical care

  4. provide veterinary care for

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