British English : vet A vet is someone who is qualified to treat sick or injured animals.vɛt NOUN
noun
short for veterinary surgeon
verb
(transitive) (mainly British ) to make a prior examination and critical appraisal of (a person, document, scheme, etc) ⇒ the candidates were well vetted See also positive vetting
to examine, treat, or cure (an animal)
noun
(US & Canadian ) short for veteran (sense 2) , veteran (sense 3)