Nov. honoree (3)

I believe the answer is:

(Other definitions for vet that I've seen before include "A small animal doctor" , "Scrutinise" , "Examine carefully - might one help a lame duck?" , "Screen" , "solider once" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times, the King Feature Syndicate and The Mirror.

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