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174M00000X Veterinarian

Definition
A doctor of veterinary medicine, trained and authorized to practice veterinarian medicine and surgery.
Grouping
Other Service Providers
Classification
Veterinarian
Section
Individual
Notes
Source: Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary. 28th edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 1994, p. 1823

Specializations

174MM1900X
Medical Research Veterinarian
A veterinarian who focuses on medical research, working with animals to study diseases, develop new treatments, and improve animal and human health. They monitor animal health during research, ensure ethical treatment, and help design studies to advance medical knowledge. Patients can expect this provider to oversee the care of research animals, ensure their well-being, and contribute to scientific discoveries that may lead to new therapies for both animals and people.
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