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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12/8/20  10:09 pm
Commenter: Lisa Johnson, LVT

Strongly oppose non-licensed veterinary staff placing IV catheters
 

I strongly suggest that the placing of IV catheters remain solely in the hands of licensed veterinary professionals. The placing of an IVC is more than just a simple blood draw and is meant to remain in the patients for days at a time an medications, potentially dangerous ones such as chemotherapeutic agents will be delivered through the IV catheter. The safety of our patients is the number one priority and therefore, only licensed professionals should be performing such tasks. Thank you. 

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