vet

noun2

1. •
   a doctor who treats animals that are sick or hurt

   • Colin Cameron, a vet who examined the dead animal, said there was "no doubt the kitten would have suffered unnecessarily" before dying. — 2011
2. •
   (US, informal) A veteran (a former soldier or other member of armed forces).

   • “A former soldier, sir. A vet. Theyʼre all vets, a little shellshocked.” — 1952

verb1

1. •
   To thoroughly check or investigate particularly with regard to providing formal approval.

   • The FBI vets all nominees to the Federal bench.

noun2

1. •
   Initialism of vocational education and training.
2. •
   Initialism of video editing terminal.

noun1

1. •
   Abbreviation of veteran, as used in case citations in the United States.