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Incoming Student Required Items

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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:

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

Protective Clothing:

  1. Coveralls (Two Pairs) – Summer (required) and winter (optional)
  2. Washable rubber boots (Two Pairs) – pull over or slip-on rubber boot that can be disinfected
  3. Durable work boots – Cowboy boots or other durable leather type boots for wear around large animals
  4. White coats (Two Pairs) – one long coat (~37-42”) and one short coat (~30-32”)
  5. Scrubs (Two Pairs) – Required: One red pair and one black pair (TTU colors)
  6. Safety glasses – Must have ANSI compliance
  7. Scrub Cap
  8. Surgical Gown (Autoclavable) – Must not be a disposable gown

Equipment:

  1. Stethoscope – no need for purchase as it will be supplied
  2. Digital Thermometer
  3. Lister Bandage Scissors
  4. Pleximeter (Diagnostic Hammer)Recommended but not required.
  5. Penlight
  6. Hemostat (Two Pair)
  7. Needle Holder
  8. Scalpel Blade Handle #3
  9. Suture Scissors
  10. Brown-Adson Tissue Forceps
  11. Backhaus Towel Clamps (Four Pair)Recommended but not required.
  12. DeBakey Tissue ForcepsOptional
  13. Instrument ID TapeRecommended but not required.
  14. Instrument Box/CaseRecommended but not required.

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