animal hospital
nounUK /ˈæn.ɪ.məl ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/
US /ˈæn.ə.məl ˈhɑː.spɪ.t̬əl/
A place where doctors take care of sick or hurt animals.
We took our dog to the animal hospital when he ate something bad.
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2. A large veterinary facility with specialists and emergency services for animals.
The animal hospital has a 24-hour emergency room for injured pets.
3. A teaching hospital where students learn to treat animals.
She studied at the university's animal hospital for four years.
4. A shelter-based medical center that treats stray and rescued animals.
The animal hospital on the corner cares for rescued cats and dogs.