I am against LVT's suturing gingival flaps. There is no difference between this procedure and skin suturing for skill level  and maybe requires more skill level in some cases. Since VA board does not allow skin suturing by techs it seems to follow in same pattern for gingiva.

Ultimately the veterinarian is responsible for the quality of the work . Someday if techs need more skills to make their job interesting we could emphasize practice management or start with advanced certification for surgery ( in which case they might be able to suture)  or other specialties tha are currently available.

Techs are important in our practices and we need to make their jobs interesting and keep them learning. There is too much attrition in the LVT profession and people who are dissatisfied in their jobs.

Dr Mike Strickland

Leesburg Veterinary Hospital