I am against this change. I believe that this would be a step back for the veterinary community and could result in patient harm. We have went to school and learned these skills and the consequences of improper placement/technique. We have passed board exams to earn our license and do continuing  education every year to keep these licenses. Veterinary assistants are vital for what we do, but they do not replace us or our skills that we have worked hard to achieve.  There are a lot of things that you can learn with OJT training but you cannot replace the knowledge gained through schooling and continuing education. We do not allow unlicensed/certified personnel to place IV catheters in us, why should we downgrade our standards for our patients.