Animal doc (3)
I believe the answer is:
vet
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">animal doc</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for vet that I've seen before include "Critically examine" , "Examine carefully - might one help a lame duck?" , "Examine carefully for suitability" , "A diminutive animal doctor" , "Experienced" .)