I'm actually trying to get into a school to be a VT.

I'm not positive but isn't the only difference between a reg'd tech and not is that you need to write an exam to become registered? I think none registered techs still have all the same training???

Also, I don't know how legal it is for a tech to preform those surgeries...unless it's a rat possibly.

(edit) Read some of the other posts...I see what you mean about vets hiring people off the streets and train as Techs...although I don't think they can be called a Tech until they have training? I know a girl who has done that. She is working in a clinic and does Tech work but has no training. She is still going for the course so she can be labeled as a Tech and be able to be hired by other practices if needed. You can go through the course (I think) and still be unregistered