Korean Dictionary
How to say "Veterinarian" in Korean
“Veterinarian” in Korean is 수의사 (pronounced "suuisa").
수의사
suuisa
Usage & Context
A veterinarian is a medical professional who treats animals. Korean pet owners regularly take their animals to 수의사 for checkups, vaccinations, and health care.
Example Sentence
강아지가 아파서 수의사에게 데려갔다.
I took my puppy to the veterinarian because it was sick.
How to use 수의사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Veterinarian” is 수의사, romanized as suuisa.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'SOO-ee-sa' — 'suui' is two quick vowels 'soo-ee', and 'sa' sounds like 'sah'. The 의 here is read as 'i' after a consonant.
More Example Sentences
Pet owner reviewing a clinic visit
수의사 선생님이 고양이 검진을 꼼꼼하게 해 주셨어요.
The vet examined my cat very thoroughly.
Career counselor explaining the path to a student
수의사가 되려면 6년제 수의학과를 졸업해야 해요.
To become a vet, you need to graduate from a 6-year veterinary program.
College application personal statement
저는 어릴 때부터 수의사가 꿈이었어요.
Becoming a vet has been my dream since childhood.
Cultural Context
In Korea, 수의사 is a licensed profession requiring a 6-year university degree in 수의학 (veterinary medicine) — making it similar in prestige and training length to human medicine. Animal hospitals (동물병원) are plentiful in residential areas, and Koreans typically address the vet as 수의사 선생님 to show respect. With the pet boom, vet fees have become a major household expense, driving the rapid growth of pet insurance (반려동물 보험).
Editorial note
We review entries like 수의사 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
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Common Phrases
수의사 선생님께 여쭤 봤어요.
I asked the vet.
근처 수의사 어디예요?
Where's the nearest vet?
수의사가 되고 싶어요.
I want to become a vet.
Related Expressions
동물병원
dongmul byeongwon
animal hospital / vet clinic
진료
jinryo
medical examination/treatment
예방접종
yebangjeopjong
vaccination
수의학
suuihak
veterinary medicine
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