We should be not be actively removing skilled procedures from licensed technicians. This is a time when technicians need to be appropriately utilized and assistants to be trained to perform all of the skills they are currently allowed to legally perform. There are multiple in person and online technician programs available throughout Virginia. Many practices also pay for their assistants to obtain this education and license.

Training to perform this skill would need to regulated, which it currently is for those seeking licensure. I cannot walk into a human hospital and be allowed to place IV catheters in people, and nor should I. Why should our pets be subject to substandard care?