The difference between Vet and Veterinarian
When used as nouns, vet means a veterinarian or veterinary surgeon, whereas veterinarian means a medical doctor who treats animals.
Vet is also verb with the meaning: to thoroughly check or investigate particularly with regard to providing formal approval.
Veterinarian is also adjective with the meaning: veterinary.
check bellow for the other definitions of Vet and Veterinarian
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Vet as a noun (colloquial):
A veterinarian or veterinary surgeon.
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Vet as a noun (colloquial, US):
A veteran (a former soldier or other member of an armed forces).
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Vet as a verb:
To thoroughly check or investigate particularly with regard to providing formal approval.
Examples:
"The FBI vets all nominees to the Federal bench."
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Veterinarian as a noun (now, US):
A medical doctor who treats animals.
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Veterinarian as an adjective:
veterinary