I have been an LVT, licensed in this state for 17 of my 18 years as a licensed professional. However, I grew up working in NY where the majority of folks were unlicensed. I have always been against unlicensed staff performing duties of a licensed professional. Licensed technicians have a hard enough time earning and maintaining respect from clients, other veterinary professionals and human medical professionals, etc. Allowing unlicensed people to do our job undermines our profession and makes it almost pointless to go to school and get licensed. I’ve always been glad to be licensed in Virginia because the veterinary practice act in this state was always very specific in differentiating what LVTs can do versus what assistants/unlicensed people can do. I’m extremely disappointed that this is even being considered! Placing IV catheters may seem like “simple” mundane task but it does take skill and proper technique and knowledge of anatomy and asceptic techniques. Would you allow an unlicensed person to place an IV in your arm?? I don’t think so!