I am strongly against this petition. As an LVT it is important to protect our duties. Due to the knowledge needed to place IV catheters, I do not believe assistants should be allowed to perform this procedure. I think this would be a strong step backwards in the veterinary profession to allow this. I personally would not like my pet to have an IV catheter placed by an assistant with no license and no schooling. What consequences are there for an assistant? Also assistants have multiple duties and responsibilities that are specific for them to perform. This is where their training and skills should go towards.