As has already been stated, this young girl is not a vet and does not have a college degree. She should be commended for her commitment to learning and her intelligence, but people need to understand that what she holds is a certification as a veterinary assistant. Veterinary assisting programs are vocational programs designed to provide entry level training for people who want to work in veterinary hospitals. These courses cover very basic fundamentals of animal handling, medical records, medical terminology, etc. Veterinary assisting programs are generally offered by vocational schools or as vocational training rather than degree programs by colleges.

These courses are not the equivalent of a degree in veterinary technology (either an associates or bachelors degree) and far from a doctor of veterinary medicine.

For a better understanding of the different members of a veterinary hospital staff, check out these links: http://www.avma.org/communications/brochures/health_care/health_care_brochure.asp
http://www.navta.net/education/faq.php#one

For more information on Certified Veterinary Assistant programs, you can check out these links: http://vettech.cedarvalleycollege.edu/AbouttheProgram/ProgramsandCertificates.aspx http://www.tvma.org/RVTs_and_CVAs/index.phtml http://www.tvma.org/RVTs_and_CVAs/documents/cva_faqs_0207.pdf