Elective spays and neuters Mass removals Biopsies Gastrotomies / Enterotomies Cystotomies Esophageal Tube placement for temporary assistance feeding And more... (urbananimalveterinary.com)
In my state LPNs can: place NG tubes, indwelling catheters, place dobhoffs (feeding tubes), give injections, Phlebotomy, start and maintain IVs, hang piggybacks, medication administration, respiratory therapy, wound care, set up and assist chest tube placements, maintain chest tubes, train and supervise CNAs, care plans... lots of care plans, and much more. (theemedicalassistants.com)
Grommet tube placement surgery involves making a cut on the eardrum, and placing a tiny ventilation tube, called a grommet, through the hole to drain the ear fluid. (sciencedaily.com)