veterinary hospital

noun

UK /ˈvɛt.ər.ɪ.nər.i ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

US /ˈvɛt.ər.ə.nɛr.i ˈhɑː.spɪ.təl/

A place where doctors take care of sick or hurt animals.

The dog stayed at the veterinary hospital overnight after his surgery.

SYNONYMS

animal hospital pet clinic veterinary clinic animal medical center vet's office

RELATED WORDS

veterinarian animal doctor pet care clinic surgery

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A large medical facility where animals receive emergency treatment.

The veterinary hospital has an emergency room open all night.

3. A teaching facility where students learn to treat animals.

She studied animal medicine at the university's veterinary hospital.

4. A place where farm animals are examined and treated.

The farmer brought his sick cow to the veterinary hospital.