First Year FAQs (Class of 2027)

Welcome CSU Veterinary Class of 2027!

VetText Bookstore

Who are we?

VetText is an entirely student-run bookstore located on the second floor of the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital in room A219. Our store is a non-profit, giving money back to students each year through peer-elected scholarships and donations to student clubs. Our staff is entirely composed of veterinary students, so we know firsthand that you are receiving a lot of information right now. Our goal is to make ordering your books and supplies as easy as possible. We have outlined the process and tried to answer common questions below:

STEP 1: Visit our website at https://vettext.myshopify.com.

STEP 2: From the top of the homepage, click on “Book Links” then the “CSU Class of 2027” link. This will take you to a list containing the books and supplies that are required and/or recommended for your classes.

STEP 3: Sign up with SCAVMA* to receive a discount! When you join the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA), you will receive 10% off any purchase made at VetText. You must register for SCAVMA online; you will receive information on how to do this from the Dean’s Office. To apply the discount, enter the code “NEWDVM27” in the coupon code field at checkout. *SCAVMA membership is required for all students planning to join student clubs.

STEP 4: After adding your purchases to the shipping cart, check the box asking, “Is this a first-year order?” and finish checking out! Orders must be placed by Wednesday, July 19th, 2023, to guarantee that you will have your books & supplies for the first day of class. This does not mean you cannot order after this date, however we expect a 2-3 week turn around to receive the items you may need once we order from our manufacturers. Your order will be ready for pickup during our first-year pick-up events on either Wednesday, August 16th OR Thursday, August 17th from 6-9 PM. Look for balloons and signs to lead you to the VetText Pickup on the 2nd floor of the VTH at either time!

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions for first year students:

What books should I buy?

We encourage you to research and consider your textbook needs fully so you are sure you want and will use the textbooks you purchase. The cubes are stocked with copies of all the textbooks recommended/required for your first-year classes. Use these to decide if a specific text will be very helpful to you on a regular basis (you can always order a book during the school year if you decide it will be helpful). Additionally, you can access copies of the textbooks at the Veterinary Hospital’s library, and some are also available through CSU’s main campus library. Even more convenient, some textbooks are available with free online access from the library. We encourage you to talk to your mentors, think about your academic strengths and weaknesses, your career interests, and consider the input from other veterinary students and faculty before buying textbooks. Finally, many classes supply note packets. The anatomy class specifically includes a very detailed note packet that is almost a textbook that is well worth printing if you prefer paper notes. Your goal should be to create a reference library that will be helpful to you throughout your academic and professional careers.

What is your return policy?

Every item you purchase at VetText is 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Within 30 days of delivery or pick-up, you may return or exchange most items in new condition with original packaging and accessories. One exception is textbooks – all book sales are final – another reason to carefully consider your textbook purchases!

Do I need coveralls, over boots and clinic smocks right away?

Clinic smocks are a required component of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital dress code for veterinary students and will be used immediately for the Foundations course. As your time in the hospital will be limited during your first year, one clinic smock is sufficient. Over boots and coveralls will be required for some labs during the second semester, as well as various wet labs offered through different student clubs. You also have the option to personalize your smock with embroidery of your name. This is a separate item on the Shopify site, and once you have purchased both the smock and embroidery, we will make sure to have the smock embroidered for you!

Can I have my things shipped to me now instead of picking them up at orientation? Unfortunately, no – we cannot guarantee your items will arrive to you in time before you make your move to Fort Collins. Also, to keep costs low for students, we ask that students place their orders by July 19^th so that we may order all supplies in bulk and allow sufficient time for them to arrive. This helps tremendously to drive down the cost of tax and shipping. We then set aside store hours for you to come pick up your items before the start of classes. Plus, it’s one less thing for you to pack and move with you! If your family or friends are ordering items, such as apparel or gifts, create a separate order for these items so they can be shipped home, and do not mark it as a first-year order.

Congratulations on joining the CSU veterinary community! We look forward to serving you throughout this exciting journey! Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions or concerns by emailing us at vettext.manager@gmail.com. We look forward to meeting you all soon!

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