獣 医 師(じゅういし)

じゅういし

noun

veterinarian (formal term)

1. veterinarian; veterinary surgeon (official term)

A licensed animal doctor. This is the formal word used in laws, licences, and professional contexts; in conversation people usually shorten it to 獣医(じゅうい).

姉(あね)は獣医師(じゅういし)になった。

My older sister became a veterinarian.

獣医師(じゅういし)の免許(めんきょ)を取(と)るには六年(ろくねん)かかる。

It takes six years to get a veterinary licence.

牧場(ぼくじょう)の獣医師(じゅういし)は、牛(うし)や馬(うま)の健康(けんこう)管理(かんり)も担当(たんとう)している。

The ranch's veterinarian is also responsible for the health management of the cattle and horses.

Common collocations

獣医師(じゅういし)免許(めんきょ): veterinary licence
獣医師(じゅういし)国家(こっか)試験(しけん): the national veterinary examination
獣医師(じゅういし)に相談(そうだん)する: to consult a vet

Similar words

獣医(じゅうい): vet — the everyday short form; what you say when taking a pet in
医師(いし): doctor (of people) — the same 〜師(し) "licensed practitioner" suffix
動物(どうぶつ)病院(びょういん): animal hospital, veterinary clinic — the place rather than the person

Related Words

Compare: 動物(どうぶつ)病院(びょういん) (animal hospital, veterinary clinic)

Related: 獣医学(じゅういがく) (veterinary medicine, veterinary science)

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