IV catheter placement is a skill that requires advanced training. This is one of the skills that is taught to students in technician school who are aspiring to become licensed veterinary technicians. The title of LVT is bestowed upon individuals that have successfully pursued advanced training at an accredited school and subsequently passed a rigorous certifying examination. To allow employees that have not been fully trained and certified to perform procedures that should be reserved for our most accomplished support staff members only serves to devalue the accomplishments and professional status of our LVTs.