vet n 1: a doctor who practices veterinary medicine [syn: {veterinarian}, {veterinary}, {veterinary surgeon}] 2: a person who has served in the armed forces [syn: {veteran}, {ex-serviceman}] [also: {vetting}, {vetted}] vet v 1: work as a veterinarian; "She vetted for the farms in the area for many years" 2: examine carefully; "Someone should vet this report before it goes out" 3: provide (a person) with medical care 4: provide veterinary care for [also: {vetting}, {vetted}]