Vet file's cautionary notation (5)

I believe the answer is:

biter

(Other definitions for biter that I've seen before include "He who may be bit in tribe" , "Vicious dog perhaps" , "One using teeth" , "Craftsman" , "One may snap" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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