veterinary UK /ˈvɛtɪnɹi/US /ˈvɛtəɹɪnɛɹi/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •Of or relating to the medical or surgical treatment of non-human animals, especially domestic and farm animals.Max used all his veterinary knowledge to save the goose stuck in the fence. noun1 •A veterinary surgeon; a veterinarian. formsveterinaries · more veterinary · most veterinary