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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:
Pella Products, Inc.
VAC (Veterinary Apparel Company)
Fashion Seal Uniforms
Angelica
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
- 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 |
Southern States Christiansburg Services |
| 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 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 |
Contact Susan Tolliver for details |
| Scalpel blades | ~25 | #10 | University Volume Two Bookstore |
| Microscope | 1 | Pointer (Provided) Micrometer (Provided) |
Rental: $90/year from the college ($45/semester) Any other scope must meet the College's Microscope Committee specifications and approval Questions contact Dr. Tom Caceci (540) 231-7178 (elitist@vt.edu) |
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 | University Volume Two Bookstore |
| Penlight | 1 | Disposable | University Volume Two Bookstore |
| Bandage scissors | 1 | University Volume Two Bookstore | |
| Suture scissors | 1 | University Volume Two Bookstore | |
| Needle holder | 1 | Mayo-Hagar, 6 inch | University Volume Two Bookstore |
| Hemostat | 1 | University Volume Two Bookstore | |
| Reflex hammer | 1 | University Volume Two Bookstore | |
| Stethoscope, Littman * |
1 | Master Classic, Classic, OR Cardiology with XL tubing |
University Volume Two Bookstore 3M * Gulf South Medical Supply (540) 992-0616 |
| Watch | 1 | seconds capability | |
| Microscope | 1 | Pointer Micrometer |
Rental: $100/semester from the college Any other scope must meet the College's Microscope Committee specifications and approval Questions contact Dr. Tom Caceci (540) 231-7666 (elitist@vt.edu) |
| Surgical scrubs * (top & pants) |
2 pair | Jade green ONLY | *Veterinary Apparel Sources |
| Surgeon's gown * | 2 | Jade green ONLY | *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) | 2 pair | Jade green ONLY |
| Surgeon's gown | 2 | Jade green ONLY |
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 | |
| Lab coat | 3 | White (same as first year) |
| Surgical scrubs (top & pants) | 3 pair | Jade green ONLY |
| Coveralls | 3 | Dark blue ONLY |
| Stethoscope, Littman | 1 | 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 | |
| Large Animal thermometer | 1 | Ringtop with a case |
| Hoof pick | 1 |
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