1862, shortened form of veterinarian.
vet (n.2)
1848, shortened form of veteran (n.).
vet (v.)
"to submit (an animal) to veterinary care," 1891, from veterinarian. The colloquial sense of "subject (something) to careful examination" (as of an animal by a veterinarian, especially of a horse before a race) is attested by 1901. Related: Vetted; vetting.
She vetted for the farms in the area for many years
Someone should vet this report before it goes out
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