As a veterinary student, even though we have the opportunity to learn the different skills required to be a future veterinarian, we are often limited in our ability to practice those skills. Some of the basic skills, such as doing a physical exam, giving an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, or placing a catheter are taught in laboratories but we have very little chance on practicing them since there are 120+ of us and only about 30 teaching animals. There are regulations the dictate how much can be done with these teaching animals for their protection. Being able to have more exposure would allow us to hone our skills even more, it would prepare us for fourth year and for life after school better. That being said, this increase in hands-on experience should be accompanied with a veterinarian supervision and the consent from the client.