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 (Two Pairs) – Summer (required) and winter (optional)
- Options: Blue or green for summer, Blue/green/brown for winter
- Washable rubber boots (Two Pairs) – pull over or slip-on rubber boot that can
be disinfected
- Not acceptable: Work boots or neoprene boots
- Options:
- Durable work boots – Cowboy boots or other durable leather type boots for wear around large animals
- White coats (Two Pairs) – one long coat (~37-42”) and one short coat (~30-32”)
- Scrubs (Two Pairs) – Required: One red pair and one black pair (TTU colors)
- Safety glasses – Must have ANSI compliance
- Scrub Cap
- Surgical Gown (Autoclavable) – Must not be a disposable gown
Equipment:
- Stethoscope – no need for purchase as it will be supplied
- Digital Thermometer
- Options:
- Lister Bandage Scissors
- Options:
- Pleximeter (Diagnostic Hammer) – Recommended but not required.
- Penlight
- Hemostat (Two Pair)
- Options:
- Economy (lower quality)
- German-Made (higher quality)
- Needle Holder
- Options:
- Economy (lower quality)
- German-Made (higher quality)
- Scalpel Blade Handle #3
- Options:
- Suture Scissors
- Options:
- Economy (lower quality)
- German-Made (higher quality)
- Brown-Adson Tissue Forceps
- Backhaus Towel Clamps (Four Pair) – Recommended but not required.
- DeBakey Tissue Forceps – Optional
- Options:
- Instrument ID Tape – Recommended but not required.
- Instrument Box/Case – Recommended but not required.
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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