Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Veterinary Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine [18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
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12/4/20  9:43 am
Commenter: Cheyenne, vet tech student

Absolutely not!
 

I don't think this should be allowed. As a vet tech student that was taught how to place an IV catheter to earn part of my license, I don't think it would be fair for someone that doesn't have any license or certification to be able to place an IV catheter (whether they are trained in the clinic or not). Also, if they are able to do this what will they do next? Be trained to do dentals? Will the vet tech profession become something of the past, and all the schooling we did would mean nothing? Will all training for these tasks be done in clinic? With that being said, my answer is 100% NO!

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