All DVM students must have an iPad to use during their pre-clinical years. The device will be utilized for core course examinations, in conjunction with handheld ultrasounds, to access veterinary-specific apps, review electronic materials in Blackboard, and annotate electronic notes as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

1. iPad Pro (latest generation) or iPad Air (latest generation) with USB-C connection. Compare iPads here.

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   1. USB-C is required to interface with the handheld ultrasound machines you will be using.
2. iPad privacy screen protector for use during examination and removable for use with ultrasound
3. iPad-compatible case/stand
4. iPad compatible keyboard
5. iPad 2nd gen pen

1. Coveralls – Summer (required) and winter (optional) – example below – Blue or green for summer, Blue/green/brown for winter
   1. Pella Vet
   2. Amazon- Veterinary Coveralls
   3. Carhartt- Bib Overalls & Coveralls
2. Washable rubber boots – pull over or slip on rubber boot that can be disinfected (work boots are not acceptable) – no neoprene – must be all rubber outer – examples below:
   1. Tractor Supply- Premium Rubber Knee Rain Boots
   2. Tractor Supply- Itasca Men's Mid Tier Rubber Boots
   3. Amazon- Thorogood Men's Infinity
   4. Amazon- Servus MAX Women's Work Boots
   5. Tingley Rubber- Winter-Tuff 10 inch Ice Traction Overshoe
   6. Tingley Rubber- Winter-Tuff 4 Buckle Ice Traction Overshoe
3. Durable work boots – cowboy boots or other durable leather type boot for use around large animals
4. White coats – one long (~37-42”) and one short (~30-32”) – examples below:
   1. Veterinary Apparel- Women's High Performance Lab Coat
   2. Veterinary Apparel- Women's Finest Doctors Coat
   3. Veterinary Apparel- Men's High Performance Lab Coat
   4. Veterinary Apparel- Finest Men's Doctor's Coat
   5. Allheart (women)
   6. Allheart (men)
   7. A2Z Uniforms
5. Scrubs – 2 pairs – one red pair and one black pair (TTU colors) – examples below:
   1. Allheart (men)
   2. Allheart (women)
   3. A2Z Uniforms
   4. Veterinary Apparel
6. Safety glasses Must have ANSI compliance – example below:
   1. Safety Glasses USA- Pyramex Intruder Safety Glasses with Clear Lens
   2. Amazon- Safety Glasses Ansi

1. Stethoscope – no need for purchase as it will be supplied
2. Digital Thermometer – example:
   1. Amazon- Digital Rectal Thermometer
3. Lister Bandage Scissors – examples:
   1. Economy-
      1. Jorgensen Labs- Lister Bandage Scissors 5 1/2″
      2. Jorgensen Labs- Lister Bandage Scissors 7 1/2″
   2. German-
      1. Jorgensen Labs- Lister Bandage Scissors, German-Made 5 1/2"
      2. Jorgensen Labs- Lister Bandage Scissors, German-Made 7 1/2"
   3. Universal Surgical Instruments
4. Pleximeter (diagnostic hammer) – example
   1. Amazon- Primacare DH-3692 Taylor Neuro Hammer
5. Penlight with replaceable batteries
6. Hemostat - example
   1. Jorgensen Labs- Kelly Forceps Curved
7. Needle Holder – example (please get left handed ones if you are left handed)
   1. Jorgensen Labs- Aesculap AG, Mayo Hegar, Needle Holders 7″
8. Suture scissors - example
   1. Jorgensen Labs- Littauer Stitch Scissors
9. Thumb forceps - example
   1. Jorgensen Labs- Tissue Forceps 1 x 2
10. Misc – sharpie, flash drive