Nomen

der Veterinärmediziner

veterinarian, vet

Der Veterinärmediziner untersucht die kranke Katze.

The veterinarian is examining the sick cat.

Sie will Veterinärmedizinerin werden.

She wants to become a veterinarian.

to work as a veterinarian Er arbeitet seit zehn Jahren als Veterinärmediziner.

to go to the vet Wir müssen mit dem Hund zum Veterinärmediziner gehen.

Synonym: Tierarzt (vet, animal doctor)

From Latin 'veterinarius' (relating to beasts of burden) + German 'Mediziner' (physician). It's a physician for animals.

This is the formal term for 'Tierarzt'. Think of a 'medical' doctor for animals.

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