Carefully check (3)

I believe the answer is:
vet
(Other definitions for vet that I've seen before include "Examine, check" , "Examine carefully - might one help a lame duck?" , "Scrutinise" , "Dog doc?" , "Animal doctor, in brief" .)
I believe the answer is:
vet
(Other definitions for vet that I've seen before include "Examine, check" , "Examine carefully - might one help a lame duck?" , "Scrutinise" , "Dog doc?" , "Animal doctor, in brief" .)