Required Apparel

Lab coats must be worn during ALL multi-disciplinary labs (MDL). They should be CLEAN and neat at the beginning of every lab, as biosecurity is a must.

Requirements:

• Lab coats must be light blue
• 3/4 length (mid-thigh to knee)
• Standard 3-pocket
• Cotton-polyester blend-recommend no iron for neat appearance

Quantity: Each student will need two (2) coats. Students are expected to come to lab each day with a clean lab coat.

• NOTE: We purchase our labcoats from ElevenWest in Fairlawn, VA. If you want to order another one from them tell them you are a VMCVM student.

Helpful Hint: Buy one lab coat big enough to fit over a sweater and one that will fit over lightweight clothing!

New students will be required to purchase one (1) set of scrubs prior to arrival. Your first year at VMCVM your scrubs must be grey in color. 

Coveralls must be worn during ALL large animal handling labs. They should be CLEAN and neat at the beginning of every lab. Biosecurity is a must when working with large animals.

Requirements:

• The coveralls must be Navy. 

Quantity: Each student will need one (1) short sleeved coverall.

• Note: Coveralls must be worn when attending any external lab involving large animals. You MUST wear clothing under your coveralls.

Long sleeved insulated coveralls may be needed for  during winter months. These can be purchased from places like Walmart and Amazon. 

Rubber boots like the ones pictured must be worn during all large animal handling labs.

Requirements:

• Please remember, rubber, not leather, cloth or neoprene. No Muckboots. 
• No outside buckles, straps, or ties
• Biosecurity is necessary when working with large animals and the boots must be scrubbed and disinfected after each laboratory or farm visit
• You MUST purchase over-the-shoe type boots and closed-toed shoes must be worn underneath

Quantity: Each student will need one (1) pair of rubber boots. 

Helpful Hint: These can be purchased from Amazon or Tingleyrubber.com

You will receive two nametags during orientation. Your nametag must be worn during ALL labs. 

Security within the college is a high priority and we must be able to identify all persons within the facilities.

Information on how to obtain your student identification badge can be found here. It is required that you display this badge at all times while in the college. All students will be given a lanyard during orientation to use for displaying badges.

You will need scalpel blades for your anatomy laboratories and your clinical skills labs.

Scalpel blades can be purchased at the University Bookstore or any medical supply store.

Requirements:

• Purchase #10 Blades

Quantity: Depending on your use, more or less may be required. For the first year, please purchase twenty-five (25) blades.

You will be required to purchase one (1) digital thermometer.