I believe this change should be instituted. At this time there is not enough LVTs in the state. There are very few states that have this requirement. I have worked in several facilities including universities that have non-LVTs place IV catheters and more. The care did not suffer. They are supervised by veterinarians and or LVTs. I believe it is elitist to think just because you require LVTs place catheters, you think your care is better because of it. You do not learn to place IVs in school. You learn in practice. You are taught how to prep for IV placement in practice. A veterinarian is more than capable to teach this skill in a practice/clinical setting to a skilled and advanced assistant. There is already a shortage of LVTs and during the current trying times it's even worse. Veterinarians cannot do everything during a shortage. We need help. If we can train a few assistants to place an IV catheter, it will greatly help in being and to treat patients.