There are many "career" assistants who are NOT idiots as stated in some comments. Shame on you.  We are a VITAL part of the Veterinary practice. 

I feel it should be at the discretion of the DVM.  There are many DVM's, that for whatever reason, are not afforded the luxury of a licensed tech. Allowing that DVM to appoint a "vetted" assistant with proven proper knowledge & skills to place IVCs in my humble opinion would streamline patient care.