As an LVT, I take offense to the fact that this is even a consideration. I spent years and thousands of dollars to better my education through a nationally certified program. The fact that you now suggest my education is equivalent to on the job training with an assistant is insulting. Assistants are an integral part of the field. Why is it necessary to take away my skills and belittle my education. In a busy field, placing an iv cath by an unlicensed person will NOT make things a move faster. Let’s look at the underpayment, burnout, and obvious unappreciated response to vet medicine. I conclude that I am STRONGLY opposed.