subs. (colloquial).—1. A veterinary surgeon. Also 2. (American) = a VETERAN (q.v.).
1888. The Field, 4 Feb. Show his horse’s feet to a VET, and ask his opinion.
1890. H. C. MERWIN, Fire Horses, in The Atlantic, lxvi. July, 114. Great pains are taken with the shoeing, which is under the direct charge of the accomplished ‘VET’ employed by that department.
