Why are we as a profession trending backwards instead of progressing forward and providing the best care to the public and our four-legged patients?  This is such a disservice to the public!   I had to go to school, study, and pass exams to gain the privilege to do these tasks.  I had to learn intense anatomy to understand the underlying structures (nerves, muscles, tendons) that could be damaged not only in the improper placement of an IV catheter but also the consequences if a substance were to go  perivascular due to improper placement.  I also had to learn sterile technique which is also an important process in the placement of an IV.    

If a non-licensed person wishes to place IV catheters, there are plenty of schools available for them to do so in the state of Virginia--both in-class and online.