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Barker's doctor (may also treat Tom) (3)

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I believe the answer is:

vet

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I believe this is a triple definition!

'barker's doctor' is the first definition.
'vet' can be an answer for 'doctor' (vet is a kind of doctor). I am unsure of the 'barker's' bit.

'may' is a link.

'also' is the second definition.
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'treat tom' is the third definition.
'vet' can be an answer for 'treat' (vetting is a kind of treating). I am unsure of the 'tom' bit.

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(Other definitions for vet that I've seen before include "Experienced" , "Animal doctor, in brief" , "A diminutive animal doctor" , "Scrutinise" , "Old soldier (inf.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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