Vet

Vet (noun): a veterinary professional who diagnoses, treats, and cares for animals. In some contexts, “vet” can refer to a veterinarian’s office or the act of evaluating someone or something to determine suitability. It is a short, everyday term widely used in medical and animal-care communities, office conversations, and media reporting about animal health. Often, it appears in phrases like “vet visit” or “to vet a candidate.”