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Bull given snip chasing male vet? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

medic

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'bull given snip' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'chasing male vet?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'male' could be 'ed' (man's name) and 'ed' is located in the answer.
The remaining letters 'mic' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for medic that I've seen before include "Word for 'doctor'" , "Physician (informal)" , "Health worker" , "What was Basutoland" , "He may offer treatment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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