動物(どうぶつ)病院(びょういん)

どうぶつびょういん
noun
veterinary hospital; animal clinic
healthanimal-general
1. veterinary hospital; animal clinic; vet's office
A medical facility that provides healthcare for animals, especially pets. The standard term used in Japan for a veterinary practice.
猫(ねこ)を動物(どうぶつ)病院(びょういん)に連(つ)れていった。
I took the cat to the vet.
近所(きんじょ)に新(あたら)しい動物(どうぶつ)病院(びょういん)ができた。
A new animal clinic opened in the neighborhood.
犬(いぬ)の具合(ぐあい)が悪(わる)いので、今日中(きょうじゅう)に動物(どうぶつ)病院(びょういん)に予約(よやく)を入(い)れたい。
The dog is not feeling well, so I want to make an appointment at the vet today.

Usage

動物(どうぶつ)病院(びょういん) is the standard everyday term for a veterinary clinic in Japan. Pet owners use this term regardless of the size of the facility. The abbreviated form 動物病院(どうぶつびょういん) is often seen on signs and business cards.

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Compare: 獣医(じゅうい) (veterinarian)
Compare: 獣医師(じゅういし) (veterinarian)
Related: 獣医学(じゅういがく) (veterinary medicine, veterinary science)
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