I am in support of this change for the following reasons. 

1. Improved communication skills between veterinary staff and clients. This becomes even more important for non routine visits when client emotions are heightened by a sick or injured pet. 

2. Polling other states CE requirements, it is common practice to allow a part of the yearly CE requirements for veterinarians and technicians. 

3. Non clinical CE is not limited to veterinary business information, it also could include Personnel management, grief counseling, compassion fatigue, inventory management to name a few, which is a win win for the veterinary team and the public being served. 

I would purpose  2 CE credits allowed, per year.

Thank you for considering this change.

Taryn Singleton, LVT   VALVT member