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First Year  |  Second Year  |  Third Year  |  Fourth Year

Purchase as a Class

Some of the items required during your four years at VMRCVM can be purchased as a class. These include: latex gloves, coveralls, stethoscopes, scrubs, gowns, and clinician jackets. It may be more convenient to order this way or some of the items may be sold at a better rate if purchased in bulk.

To purchase an item as a class, one person in the class will need to act as the coordinator. It will be the coordinator's job to contact various sources (see MDL for catalogs and phone numbers), to identify specifics required of the item, obtain price information, and possibly have samples sent (especially when size is an issue). It may also be helpful to contact the class coordinator from the year before. Once the source of the item is identified, the class will place their individual orders with the coordinator. Each individual will pay the class. The coordinator will place the class order with the source and pay the source with a check from the class account. Once the order arrives, the coordinator will need to pick and distribute the items to individuals.

Veterinary Apparel Sources:

Fashion Seal Uniforms
Medical Scrubs Collection
PellaVet.com Professional Veterinary Apparel
VAC (Veterinary Apparel Company)

General Veterinary/Medical Supply Sources:

Henry Schein
Arista Surgical Supply Co. Inc. (1-800-223-1984)


FIRST YEAR

Lab coats or coveralls and a name tag must be worn during ALL labs. These should be CLEAN and neat at the beginning of every lab.

Helpful hints:

  • buy one lab coat big enough to fit over a sweater and one that will fit over lightweight clothing
  • buy scalpel blades by the box and share them with classmate
  • if you are left handed, be sure to specify a left handed needle holder when purchasing your dissection kit
  • use plastic protectors to slip your notes in during anatomy labs
  • colored pencils and/or highlighters are very helpful

* Indicate items that can be purchased as a class (one person acts as a contact).

Required Items (each student is required to have the following items before the first day of class):

Item Quantity Specifications Sources
Lab coat 2 ONLY white coats are acceptable
3/4 length (mid-thigh to knee)
Standard 3 pocket
Cotton-polyester blend -- no iron		 University Volume Two Bookstore
Coveralls * 1 Short sleeved - Dark blue ONLY  
  1 Long sleeved - Dark blue ONLY  
Boots 1 pair Rubber
No outside buckles, straps or ties
Can be scrubbed/disinfected easily		 Example of acceptable boots
Nametag 1 1 furnished by college; Suggested one other ordered Additional nametags: MDL office (Phase II, Rm. 109); orders placed two times/year
Dissection kit 1 Contents:
Scalpel Handle
Large Forceps
Small Forceps
Brown Adson Forcep
Blunt/Sharp Scissors
Curved Hemostat
Blunt Probe
6" Mayo-Hagar Needle Holder (For 2nd Year)
Bandage Scissors (For 2nd Year)
Suture Scissors (For 2nd Year)
10 Scalpel Blades
Carrying Case		 See incoming class website for details.
Scalpel blades ~25 #10  
Microscope 1 Pointer (Provided)
Micrometer (Provided)		 Rental from the college
Any other scope must meet the College's Microscope Committee specifications and approval
Questions contact Dr. Tom Caceci (540) 231-7178 ()
Surgical scrubs *
(top & pants)		 3 pair jade green *Veterinary Apparel Sources
Surgeon's gown * 2 class color *Veterinary Apparel Sources



SECOND YEAR

Lab coats or coveralls and a name tag must be worn during ALL labs. These should be CLEAN and neat at the beginning of every lab.

* Indicate items that can be purchased as a class (one person acts as a contact).

Item Quantity Specifications Sources
Thermometer 1 Digital, non-breakable  
Large Animal thermometer 1 Ringtop with a case  
Penlight 1 Disposable  
Bandage scissors 1    
Suture scissors 1    
Needle holder 1 Mayo-Hagar, 6 inch  
Hemostat 1    
Reflex hammer 1    
Stethoscope,
Littman * 		1 Master Classic, Classic, OR
Cardiology with XL tubing 		3M
* Gulf South Medical Supply (540) 992-0616
Watch 1 seconds capability  
Surgical scrubs *
(top & pants) 		3 pair jade green *Veterinary Apparel Sources
Surgeon's gown * 2 class color *Veterinary Apparel Sources


THIRD YEAR

Scrubs and surgeon’s gown (purchased during second year) will be needed for Surgical Principles and Practical 1 & 2. One set of clean, neat scrubs is required for each surgery. Nametags must be worn during ALL labs. Most supplies should have been purchased during years 1 - 2.

Below is a list of items used during third year. (If sources are needed for purchase refer to first and second year lists.)

Item Quantity Specifications
Thermometer 1 Digital, non-breakable
Large Animal thermometer 1 Ringtop with a case
Penlight 1 Disposable
Bandage scissors 1  
Hemostat 1 5.5 inch
Stethoscope, Littman 1 Master Classic, Classic, OR Cardiology with XL tubing
Watch 1 seconds capability
Surgical scrubs (top & pants) 3 pair jade green
Surgeon's gown 2 class color


FOURTH YEAR

Most supplies needed during fourth year rotations should have been purchased during years 1 -3. You may wish to purchase additional apparel as students are required to have a clean set of scrubs and a lab coat every day during the Small Animal Surgery, Large Animal Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Anesthesiology blocks. A clean clinician jacket is required every day during Small Animal Medicine, Small Animal Surgery and Anesthesiology blocks. Extras will be needed during the day if clothes are soiled. Nametags must be worn at ALL times.

Below is a list of items used during fourth year. (If sources are needed for purchase refer to first and second year lists.)

Item Quantity Specifications
*Clinician jacket 3 Class color, coats should be clean at all times.
Lab coat 3 White, same as those used in years 1-3, should be clean at all times.
Surgical scrubs (top & pants) 3 pair jade green
Coveralls 3 Dark blue only. Insulated pair recommended during winter months.
Stethoscope 1 Littman-Master Classic, Classic, OR Cardiology with XL tubing
Watch 1 seconds capability
Thermometer 1 Digital, non-breakable
Penlight 1 Disposable
Bandage scissors 1  
Suture scissors 1  
Hemostat 1  
Reflex hammer 1  
Hoof pick 1