noun, plural vet·er·i·nar·ies.
- a veterinarian.
adjective
- of or relating to the medical and surgical treatment of animals, especially domesticated animals.
adjective
- of or relating to veterinary medicine
1791, from Latin veterinarius, from veterinus (see veterinarian).
adj.
- Of or relating to veterinary medicine.
n.
- A veterinarian.