veterinarian; vet
Standard term for a veterinarian; used in both formal and casual contexts.
彼は獣医になるために大学で勉強している。
He is studying at university to become a veterinarian.
She says she wants to become a veterinarian in the future.
犬が病気になったので、すぐに獣医に連れて行った。
My dog got sick, so I took him to the vet right away.
My cat wasn't feeling well, so I took it to the vet.
My dog got hurt, so I had the vet take a look at it.
My pet had no appetite, so I consulted a vet.
獣医師 is the formal, official title used in legal and professional contexts, while 獣医 is the everyday word for the same job.
動物病院 is the animal hospital or clinic itself, whereas 獣医 refers to the person who works there.
veterinary medicine
veterinarian; vet
department of veterinary medicine; school of veterinary medicine
Standard kanji spelling; widely used in news and everyday contexts.
Compound of 獣 (beast, animal) and 医 (doctor, medicine).