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

  1. Vet as a noun (colloquial):

    A veterinarian or veterinary surgeon.

  1. Vet as a noun (colloquial, US):

    A veteran (a former soldier or other member of an armed forces).

  1. 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."

  1. Veterinarian as a noun (now, US):

    A medical doctor who treats animals.

  1. Veterinarian as an adjective:

    veterinary