Veterinary \Vet"er*i*na*ry\, a. [L. veterinarius of or belonging to beasts of burden an draught, fr. veterinus, probably originally, of or pertaining to yearlings: cf. F. v['e]t['e]rinaire. See Veteran, Wether.]

Of or pertaining to the art of healing or treating the diseases of domestic animals, as oxen, horses, sheep, etc.; as, a veterinary writer or school.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)