Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Veterinary Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine [18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
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5/15/17  1:48 pm
Commenter: Heather Reeves, DVM/ Banfield Pet Hospital

Full Support
 

I fully support allowing non-licensed veterinary nurses/associates to place IV catheters if they're properly trained and under the supervision of a licensed professional. I have no doubt they can be trained properly and if they're allowed to draw blood from a vein, placing an IV catheter isn't that much different. In addition, there are several other states that allow this practice. I also think it's in the best interest of our patients, especially in emergency situations.

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