Equipment. Like human hospitals, veterinary clinics have diagnostic equipment that is expensive to purchase and maintain. Radiology is a huge investment, especially if state-of-the-art digital x-ray and ultrasound machines are utilized.

The noun vet is short for either veteran (of the Armed Forces) or veterinarian (animal doctor).

Overview. Veterinarians in the Military play a vital role in rebuilding and improving animal care systems in underdeveloped and war-damaged countries. They also provide veterinary public health capabilities through veterinary medical and surgical care, food safety and defense, and biomedical research and development.