Retrievers' relievers? (4 letters)

{ Answer }

VETS

{ Related Clues }

Ones doing lab exams?
Some November paraders, for short
Nov. 11 honorees
Kerry and McCain, e.g.
Ex-service people
Am. Legion members
Checks out thoroughly
Ones with war stories
Fido's doctors
Verifies for authenticity
Dog docs
Old campaigners
Herriot's colleagues, for short
Examines carefully
Rookies' opposites
Looks over
Seasoned hands
Cat scanners
Ex-G.I.'s
Old pros
Old-timers
Animal docs
Annual paraders
D.V.M.'s
11/11 honorees
Ex-servicemen
Ex-soldiers
Examines expertly
V.F.W. members

{ Tags }

animal, checks, dachshunds, docs, ex, examines, gis, hands, honorees, members, november, old, ones, out, paraders, relievers, retrievers, service, short, timers, vets

{ Notes }

The answer VETS is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.

{ Definition }

VET as a noun:

1. (veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary surgeon, vet) = a doctor who practices veterinary medicine

2. (veteran, vet, ex-serviceman) = a person who has served in the armed forces

VET as a verb:

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