Even if there are some very capable unlicensed assistants (and there are), we would be relying on an excellent training program to be in place at our veterinary hospitals. I've seen many supporters justify this measure based on the skills of unlicensed personnel that have been in practice for many years, but this initiative would allow assistants to insert peripheral IV catheters day one if the veterinarian says they're trained. I was wet behind the ears after I graduated from my accredited LVT program, and when I started work, there was not a single ounce of on the job training. Thrown right in, and when I was nervous or asked for guidance, I was told, "Not my problem." I relied completely on the excellent education and practical experience I received in school to make the calls I needed to make in my new role. There's a lot of honor system at play that the veternarians will do their due diligence and train their staff; but we need to have rules in place that maintain an excellent standard of care across the board. Also, there is a path to licensure for assistants with a certain number of years experience. If they can pass the VTNE, then by all means let them place IV catheters. Let's raise up our gifted assistants and hard working LVTs, not lower the bar of care.  I think it's best for the animals to do what is right and not what makes it easier on the Veterinarian's workload or the practice's bottom line.