Is there some reason that owners should not be told who will be treating a pet, what they will be doing, and what their credentials are? Before forking over hundreds or thousands of dollars to a clinic, veterinary hospital, or veterinary school? And risking the life of one who, though a quadraped, is essentially another family member?

I can think of none.

Clinics, veterinary hospitals, and veterinary schools hold out the appearance of professionalism, full licensure, and credentialling. In any case in which less than a fully licensed veterinarian will be treating a pet, it should be brought to the public's attention clearly, unambiguously, and not buried in the fine print.