(n) :
a
medical doctor who
treats non-human
animals. In the USA, has the degree "
DVM" or "
VMD", and is addressed as "
Dr.". In Great Britain is a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (postnomial "
MRCVS"), if a graduate of a UK Veterinary School has the degree "
BVetMed", "
BVSc", "
BVMS", "
BVM&S" or "
VetMB" and is not addressed as "
Dr". In some other countries, has the degree "
BVSc"