As a veterinary technician student I find this unfair! I am dedicating a lot of my time and money to become a licensed veterinarian technician! As vet techs we have veterinary medical education, training and skills to take care of your pets! Anyone can be an assistant! I am currently one at the moment. Assistants do not need experince or a degree to be one. Would you have an unlicensed nurse put an IV catheter in you? Or an assistant that has no medical education?? I think not! Our pets deserve the same care we get.