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Examples of veterinary surgeon in a Sentence
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Surgery to correct cherry eye can be relatively simple for an experienced veterinary surgeon, but some circumstances can be more challenging and require the skill of a vet trained in ophthalmology.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 14 July 2024
Following that incident, the injured soldiers and horses received expert emergency medical care, with the animals put under constant supervision by the Army’s veterinary surgeons.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 1 July 2024
The popular series is based on the collection of stories by James Alfred Wight (under the pen name James Herriot), who was a veterinary surgeon in England.
—Jaden Thompson, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
At the time, Robinette was in his mid-40s and working as a veterinary surgeon for the Army of the Potomac’s reserve artillery.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
He was examined by his veterinarian, had X-rays and was then referred to a veterinary surgeon.
—Rick and La Dawn Saxton, cleveland, 20 July 2023
But after receiving two bionic paws from Noel Fitzpatrick, a veterinary surgeon based in Surrey, the lucky black cat can now continue crossing many paths.
—Joseph Calamia, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2010
Based on James Heriot's beloved series of novels about his own real experience as a young veterinary surgeon in the north of England, this soothing and uplifting show is a must-see for any PBS fan.
—Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 5 Dec. 2022
Nicolas' name, on the other hand, was selected as a tribute to the veterinary surgeon who assisted in the cubs' birth.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1802, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of veterinary surgeon was
circa 1802
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“Veterinary surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterinary%20surgeon. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
veterinary surgeon
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