While I understand it is important for student doctors of ANY kind (animal or human) to get practice on actual live patients, I STRONGLY object to this practice being done without consent of the subject or the owner of the subject.  By that I mean veterinary students should not be allowed to practice on live pets without the express permission of said animals' owner.  One has to give permission for a student to be involved in one's care as a human...even for children.  Why do our pets deserve a lesser standard?  A sign in the waiting room is insufficient notice.  Additionally, during the last comment period the VAST majority of commenters indicated they did NOT agree with the proposal, but yet those comments were ignored.  Please do not make that mistake again.  Pet owners have a right to know exactly who is treating their beloved family members and allowed to make a fully informed consent (or decline.)  

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