Is a dvm degree higher than masters?

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree is a professional doctorate, not an academic doctorate like a PhD. While it's *equivalent* in level to a PhD in terms of years of study and the depth of specialized knowledge, it's not considered "higher" in the same way that a PhD might be considered "higher" than a Master's degree in a similar field. They are different types of doctorates with different purposes. A DVM is a professional degree preparing individuals for a specific profession, while a PhD is an academic degree focused on research and scholarship.