vets
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈvɛts// UK //vˈɛts// vets
n. people who are trained to give medical care to animals. You take your pet to see them if it is sick or needs a check-up.
n. professionals qualified to treat diseased or injured animals. Often used as a shortened form of 'veterinarians' or 'veterinary surgeons'.
The vets examine the dog to see why it is limping.
Local vets recommend that all cats in the area receive their annual vaccinations to prevent the spread of disease.
While some vets specialize in domestic pets like cats and dogs, others focus on large livestock or exotic wildlife in zoo environments.
Usage
Plural form of the noun 'vet'. When referring to former members of the armed forces, the word is a shortened form of 'veterans'.