DVM TEXTBOOK/EQUIPMENT LIST

FALL 2012 Class of 2016

Please Note: DVM lecture notes will be available at printing services by the first week of
August, September, October and November. Orders can be made by e-mailing
ccs_packets@mail.colostate.edu or by calling 970-491-5553.
VM603 Veterinary Science: Research and Methods None
VM606 Veterinary Immunology
REQUIRED
Parhams The Immune System. 3rd edition. 2009. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9780815341468
RECOMMENDED
Sompayracs How the Immune System Works 4th edition. 2012. Wiley Blackwell. ISBN
9780470657294.
Professors Note: Useful for students who have not had immunology before.
VM610 Foundations of Veterinary Medicine I
REQUIRED
See Required Equipment & Supplies List
RECOMMENDED
See Recommended Equipment & Supplies List
Yins Low Stress Handling, Restraint & Behavior Modification of Dogs & Cats. 1st edition.
Cattledog Publishing. 2009. ISBN: 9780964151840.
Professors Note: This book will also be needed Junior year during the animal behavior
class.
Tilleys Five Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine & Feline. 5th edition. 2011. Wiley Blackwell.
ISBN 9780813807638
OR
Cotes Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dog and Cat. 2nd edition. 2012. Elsevier. ISBN
9780323068642

VM616 Functional Anatomy

REQUIRED
Dyces Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy. 4th edition. 2009. Elsevier. ISBN 9781416066071
Evans & DeLahuntas Guide to Dissection of the Dog. 7th edition. 2009. Elsevier. ISBN
9781437702460
Whalens Virtual Canine Anatomy DVD 3.0. Available for purchase from VetText.
RECOMMENDED
Gheorghe Constantinescu's Clinical Dissection Guide for Large Animals. 2nd edition. 2011 Lulu
Publishing. ISBN 9781105072840
Professors Note: For students with large animal orientation.
Millers Anatomy of the Dog. 4th edition to be published June 15, 2012. Elsevier. ISBN
9781437708127
Professors Note: "For individuals planning a career in small animal medicine and
surgery."
Medical Dictionary the most current dictionary is Studdert, Gay & Bloods Comprehensive
Veterinary Dictionary. 4th edition. 2011. Elsevier. ISBN 9780702047435
Borrors Dictionary of Word Roots and Combining Forms. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 9780874840537
VM618 Organ Systems: Anatomy & Physiology
REQUIRED
Guyton & Halls Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th edition. 2010. Elsevier. ISBN
9781416045748
Dellmanns Textbook of Veterinary Histology. 6th edition. 2007. Wiley Blackwell. ISBN
9780781741484
Professors Note: If you have never had histology, you need a textbook. If you have had
histology before, you are welcome to use your old textbook. Be advised that this text is
veterinary and other histology courses may be using a text for humans. Most of it is the
same, but that are a few species differences that will not be in a human text.
RECOMMENDED

Bacha & Bachas Color Atlas of Veterinary Histology. 2nd edition to publish May 30, 2012.
Wiley Blackwell. ISBN 9780470958513
OR
DiFiores Atlas of Histology with Functional Correlations. 12th edition. 2012. Lippincott,
Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 9781451113419
Professors Note: If you have never had histology, you also need an atlas. Dr. Stewart
prefers Bacha & Bacha, while Dr. Pitcaithley prefers diFiore. They dont care which one you
use! Be advised that Bacha & Bacha is veterinary and has real photomicrographs; diFiore is
human and uses idealized drawings. The text and the atlas are considered resources for you to
use and you may find use for them sophomore year in pathology too. If you have already had
histology and have an atlas you like, use it.
VM625 Principles of Diagnostic Imaging
REQUIRED
Krafts Veterinary Radiology CD 5.1. Available for purchase at VetText.
RECOMMENDED
Thralls Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology. 6th edition to publish June 1, 2012.
Elsevier. ISBN 9781455703647

Required Equipment/Supplies
Lab Smock your smock will be supplied by the Deans Office and coordinated by VetText.
Please look for an email about ordering during the summer.
Blue Embroidered Clinic Smock this smock will be required for activities during Foundations,
and for any activities in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. These smocks may be
purchased at VetText.
Examination Gloves gloves will be required during anatomy dissection lab. Gloves may be
purchased at VetText or any medical supply store.
Dissection Kit containing blunt-sharp Mayo scissors (6 ), tissue forceps (2-3), rat-toothed
thumb forceps (2x3), scalpel handle (#3), scalpel blades (#10), blunt dissection probe, Iris
scissors, Kelly hemostats (5 )
This kit may be purchased at VetText.

Stethoscope A stethoscope will be needed for activities during Foundations, as well as any
activities in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. However, we understand that this is a large
purchase, and we would like you to research your options before purchasing by asking faculty
and other students in the PVM program. Stethoscopes are available at VetText and online.
Professors Note: We need students to bring a stethoscope for the PE skills labs in
Foundations, but it is ok to borrow one for those sessions.

DVM TEXTBOOK/EQUIPMENT LIST

FALL 2012 Class of 2015

Please Note: DVM lecture notes will be available at printing services by the first week of
August, September, October and November. Orders can be made by e-mailing
ccs_packets@mail.colostate.edu or by calling 970-491-5553.
VM 710 Foundations of Veterinary Medicine III
REQUIRED
See Required Equipment & Supplies List
RECOMMENDED
See Recommended Equipment & Supplies List
1. Tilleys Five Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine & Feline. 5th edition. 2011. Wiley
Blackwell.
ISBN 9780813807638
OR
2. Cotes Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dog and Cat. 2nd edition. 2012. Elsevier. ISBN
9780323068642

Required Equipment/Supplies
For Surgical Skills Lab:

Surgical Scrubs-Pants and Tops

Surgical Smock-OK to use the same one from gross anatomy
#3 cm short scalpel handle-preferably with cm scale on one side
Metzenbaum scissors-plain no carbide edge approximately 18 cm long
Brown-Adison thumb forceps-not bandage forceps from dissection kit!
Two curved mosquito hemostats
Mayo scissors 6.75 inches for cutting sutures
Mayo Hegar needle holders-about 16 cm-plain, no carbide needed

For PE Skills Labs:

Stethoscope-Will be needed for two - 2 hour labs, ok to borrow one

Blue clinic smock

Name badge
Watch with a second hand (or other device to tell time while assessing vital signs)

For LA Handling Labs:

Sleeved coveralls
Rubber overboots
*Please see detailed description written by the FA section faculty

* The following clothing requirements are intended to limit the potential for spread of infectious agents
among large animal patients in the VTH. These requirements are also intended to protect the veterinary
student from contaminating his or her clothing with infectious agents. These requirements are identical to
those required for clinical rotations in the third and fourth years of the DVM curriculum.

1)
Sleeved coveralls. Sleeved coveralls limit contact of potentially infectious biologic material with
underlying street clothes. Coveralls with torn sleeves or holes will not be considered of acceptable
professional appearance. A source for durable coveralls is Pella Veterinary Apparel. The online
catalogue is available at: www.pellavet.com; the suggested style is the Professional Poplin Jumpsuit,
catalog # 180V. Other, similar brands and styles are acceptable; consider this companys products as one
potential source. Coveralls are typically ordered according to chest size and come in short, regular, and
tall leg lengths. It is recommended that you order a chest size that allows you to wear warm clothing
underneath; the use of mens sizing is recommended for this purpose as well. Bib coveralls (with
suspender straps) are not allowed for student use in the Livestock Section of the VTH as these enable
contamination of underlying clothing.

2)
Rubber overboots. The overboots accepted for wear in the Livestock Section of the VTH are those
that can be pulled on and off over street shoes or boots. Examples include Tingleys boots or PVC
Overboots. Both of these should be the 10-12 height and have one or two snaps or buttons as
fasteners. The low-profile tread on these overboots results in less tracking of manure and therefore
reduces the risk of transfer of infectious agents among patients in the clinic. These overboots can be
purchased at Jax Farm and Ranch and other local farm and ranch supply stores. These can also be
ordered online at www.gemplers.com (Under the footwear link, then under the overboots link, see
Tingley Rubber Overboots 10" or Servus PVC Overboots 12"). You may wish to purchase a size of
overboot that allows you to wear warm footwear underneath during the winter months. Wellingtontype over-the-calf boots are not allowed in the Livestock Section of the VTH because their deep tread
facilitates tracking of manure and because shoes cannot be worn underneath these types of boots. Boots
with buckles are not allowed for use in the VTH, as these tend to trap manure and are far more difficult to
thoroughly disinfect between patient stalls than the recommended 1- or 2- button or snap design.

VM714 Preventative Medicine None

VM 722 Veterinary Pharmacology
RECOMMENDED
1. Papich and Rivieres Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 9th edition. 2009 Wiley
Publishing. ISBN 9780813820613
2. Donald C. Plumb. Plumbs Veterinary Drug Handbook. 7th edition. 2011 WileyBlackwell. ISBN 978-0-8138-2442-0.
Professors Note on Recommended Texts: However, these are entirely optional. They are great
references but not necessary for the class.
VM 724 Bioanalytical Pathology
REQUIRED
Thrall MA, Baker D, Campbell T, DeNicola D, Fettman MG, Lassen ED, Rebar A,
Weiser MG. Veterinary Hematology and Clinical Chemistry: Text and Clinical
Presentations. 1st edition. Lipincott Williams & Wilkins. 2004. ISBN: 0-683-30415-1
RECOMMENDED
1. Raskin, RE and Meyer D. Canine and Feline Cytology: A Color Atlas and Interpretation
Guide. 2nd edition. Saunders. 2009. ISBN: 978-1-4160-4985-2.
2. Cowell RI, Tyler RD, Meinkoth JH and DeNicola DB. Diagnostic Cytology and
Hematology of the Dog and Cat. 3rd edition. Mosby 2007. ISBN: 978-0-323-03422-7.
3. Cowell, Rick and Tyler, Ronald. Diagnostic Cytology & Hematology of the Horse. 2nd
edition. Mosby 2001. ISBN: 0-323-01317-1

VM 741/742 Biology of Disease II & III None

VM751 Veterinary Clinical Toxicology
RECOMMENDED
1. Gupta, Ramesh. Veterinary Toxicology. Academic Press. ISBN: 978-0 12-370467-2

2. Knight, A.P. A Guide to Plant Poisoning in North America. Teton New Media.
ISBN: 1-893441-11-3
VM795 Capstone Exam I - None
ELECTIVES:
VM780A2 Veterinary Ethics
REQUIRED
1. Rollin. An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics: Theory and Cases. 2nd edition,
Blackwell, 2006. ISBN-10: 0813816599. ISBN-13: 978-0813816593
VM 707 Emerging Issues in Infectious DiseaseNone

DVM TEXTBOOK/EQUIPMENT LIST

FALL 2012 Class of 2014

Please Note: DVM lecture notes will be available at printing services by the first week of
August, September, October and November. Orders can be made by e-mailing
ccs_packets@mail.colostate.edu or by calling 970-491-5553.
VM 728 Principles of Imaging Interpretation II
RECOMMENDED:
1. Textbook of Veterinary Radiology. Thrall, D. 6th edition. Elsevier. 2012. ISBN:
9781455703647.
2. Radiology CD (made by CSU Veterinary Radiology CD software). Available for
purchase at VetText.
VM749 Clinical Sciences III None
VM753 Clinical Sciences IV
RECOMMENDED:
Dermatology
1. Small Animal Dermatology: A Color Atlas and Therapeutic Guide. Hnilica, KA, 3rd
edition. Elsevier. 2011. ISBN: 9781416056638.
2. Equine Dermatology. Scott, DW, 2nd edition. Elsevier. 2010. ISBN: 9781437709209.
Oncology
1. Small Animal Clinical Oncology. Withrow SJ, Vail D. Elsevier 2006. 4th edition.
ISBN: 9781437701548
*Professors Note: When the new edition is available in November, that would be the
preferable edition to have*
Critical Care
1. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders in Small Animal Practice. Dibartola,
S.P., 4th edition. Elsevier 2011. ISBN: 9781437706543
2. Manual of Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care Medicine. Rozanski, Rush.
Manson 2010. ISBN: 978-1-84076-073-6
Large Animal
1. Large Animal Internal Medicine. Smith, B.P., 4th edition. Elsevier 2008. ISBN:
9780323042970
Opthalmology
1. Ophthalmic Disease in Veterinary Medicine. Martin CL. Manson 2010. ISBN:
9781840761184
2. Equine Ophthalmology. Gilger B., 2nd edition. Elsevier. 2010. ISBN: 9781437708462
3. Slatters Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology. Maggs D, et. al. 4th edition.
Elsevier. 2007. ISBN: 9780721605616

VM786AV Junior Practicum

Refer to specific Clinical Rotation for required material or equipment.
The following equipment is required for the Junior Practicum LAPE, FAD/FAX, FAO and FAM
labs: Rubber overboots (i.e. boots that fit OVER shoes), coveralls, stethoscope, and pen light.
VM795 Capstone Exam II None
ELECTIVES:
VM720 Alternative & Complementary Therapeutics None
VM721 Non-Mammalian Vertebrate Medicine None
VM 781A1 Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation - None
VM796J - Swine Medicine None
VM796F Food Animal Clinical Problems
RECOMMENDED:
1. Blackwells Five Minute Veterinary Consult: Ruminant. Haskell, Scott, 1st edition.
Wiley Blackwell. 2009. ISBN: 9780781753258
2. Current Veterinary Therapy: Food Animal Practice. Anderson, David, 5th edition.
Elsevier. 2008. ISBN: 9781416035916
3. Large Animal Internal Medicine. Smith, B.P., 4th edition. Elsevier. 2008. ISBN:
9780323042970
4. Farm Animal Surgery. Fubini, S., 1st edition, Elsevier. 2004. ISBN: 9780721690629
5. Callans Food Animal Clinical Problems CD. Available for purchase at VetText.
*Professors Note: The CD that I prepare and sell through VetText is the most helpful
resource for the students.