I am against the petition to allow assistants to place IV catheters. LVTs are trained how to correctly place them, and many drugs are given IV that can be very dangerous to an animal if not given properly; in emergencies, IVs are critical- they could save a life. Techs know where to place and which gauge to use; it is important that a credentialed tech place it. A pet deserves that level of care behind them, and LVTs are happy to make time to ensure it is done correctly.