In reading through the replies it seems that most DVM’s are supporting this movement whereas generally, the LVT’s are not. It seems that the majority of LVT’s are worried about cheapening their profession whereas the DVM’s are worried about the actual well-being of their patients and improving efficiency within their practices.

I strongly support this amendment. As someone without a license, but who has a BS in Animal Science I know that my catheter placement is superior to some of the technicians that I see struggle through our practice. I took the time to learn on cadavers and models, you tube videos and text books despite not being able to place catheters on live patients. I’ve had many surgeons commend my aseptic technique and dexterity as being far superior to that of some of my LVT colleagues. I don’t say this to brag, I say this because people assume that if you’re not an LVT, then you’re a janitor (direct quote from an owner on this thread).

It’s very frustrating that many LVT’s just assume that no training will occur in every clinic. It’s going to be a practice-by-practice situation where the DVM’s or management in charge will have to implement a training protocol. If that training doesn’t happen at a particular practice, it’s likely that non-LVT’s were already putting in catheters in the first place, so there is zero change in that situation.

If non-LVTs were allowed to place catheters I imagine that there would be great demand for continuing education and wet labs on the subject to help standardize technique. This is a great thing! It can encourage growth for non-LVT’s, increase attendance at events and allow team building as an industry.