I strongly disagree with this change. Technicans are formally educated, board licensed and recieve continuing education to provide the highest level of care to our patients. We are already grossly unpaid for the work we do, our trade is misunderstood by the public and underappreciated across the board. This change pushes to blur the line between assistant (trains on the job, no formal or continuing education) and a Licensed Veterinary Technician, which furthers the devaluation of our skill sets and makes having a career as an LVT impossible for the average person. This would be a huge step backward for VA and is not in the best interest of our profession.