What is another word for veterinary surgeon?
Pronunciation: [vˈɛtəɹˌɪnəɹi sˈɜːd͡ʒən] (IPA) 
A veterinary surgeon is a medical professional who treats animals' health problems. There are several synonyms for the term veterinary surgeon. Other terms used to refer to a veterinary surgeon include animal doctor, animal surgeon, animal healer, and pet physician. A veterinary surgeon is skilled in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions in animals, including surgery and medication administration, just as human surgeons are to patients. The term veterinarian is also commonly used in lieu of the word veterinary surgeon. No matter what term a person uses, these professionals play a critical role in ensuring the good health and well-being of animals, domestic or wild.
