Incoming Student Required Items
Ipad Requirement:
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:
- iPad Pro (latest generation) or iPad Air (latest generation) with USB-C connection.
Compare iPads here.
- USB-C is required to interface with the handheld ultrasound machines you will be using.
- iPad privacy screen protector for use during examination and removable for use with ultrasound
- iPad-compatible case/stand
- iPad compatible keyboard
- iPad 2nd gen pen
Protective Clothing:
- Coveralls – Summer (required) and winter (optional) – example below – Blue or green for summer, Blue/green/brown for winter
- 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:
- Durable work boots – cowboy boots or other durable leather type boot for use around large animals
- White coats – one long (~37-42”) and one short (~30-32”) – examples below:
- Scrubs – 2 pairs – one red pair and one black pair (TTU colors) – examples below:
- Safety glasses Must have ANSI compliance – example below:
Equipment:
- Stethoscope – no need for purchase as it will be supplied
- Digital Thermometer – example:
- Lister Bandage Scissors – examples:
- Pleximeter (diagnostic hammer) – example
- Penlight with replaceable batteries
- Hemostat - example
- Needle Holder – example (please get left handed ones if you are left handed)
- Suture scissors - example
- Thumb forceps - example
- Misc – sharpie, flash drive
School of Veterinary Medicine
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Address
7671 Evans Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79106 -
Phone
806.742.3200 -
Email
SVM@ttu.edu
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