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Beastly medic? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

vet

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'medic?' is the definition.
(I know that vet is a type of Dr.)

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(Other definitions for vet that I've seen before include "Examine carefully for suitability" , "Ex-serviceman" , "Scrutinise" , "A diminutive animal doctor" , "Animal doctor, in brief" .)

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