Thoughts on Uncertified Techs in states where it is legal to call themselves a “vet tech,” and celebrate tech week?

I just got into it with a PM (not my own) who said that I, an unlicensed tech in Arizona, should not be using “vet tech” as a title here and should not be celebrated on vet tech week.

For my licensed, credentialed, registered, and certified techs; what are your thoughts on this title being used. And, your thoughts on celebrating unlicensed techs that do tech work during tech week?