There are simply not enough LVTs in the state of Virginia to support IV catheters being a limited task. As a veterinary professional, I can tell you that the LVT designation means much more than being able to place an IV catheter, so I do not agree that it undermines their licensure in any way. A trained and supervised veterinary assistant is fully capable of appropriately placing an IV catheter. Limiting this to only LVTs or DVMs will result in delayed treatment to patients and an decreased quality of patient care.