As a licensed veterinary technician, I have been taught, trained, and had my work judged by other professionals. While assistants do important work and are an asset to a veterinary team, an IVC can save a patient's life and it should be a licensed professional placing it. I respect assistants who have chosen to be in this field and learn while on the job. This is not an easy field to be in and they deserve respect. So when I say this task (among others) should be given to someone with the training and expertise, it is not disrespect but the reality that our patients deserve the very best care.