Quote Originally Posted by Malamasala View Post
The only part about SMN that says mage is the MP.
I would have to disagree with you.

Most of the damage that a SMN does comes from the avatar. The avatar is summoned by casting a spell to summon them.

Along with what Volkai has said also, I think that the above point is what makes a Summoner a magic pet job. I mean, who else has access to elemental type pets?