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Vet Tech Must-Haves | Essentials I use EVERYDAY on the floor!
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items As a full-time working veterinary technician & creator , these are my real-life must-haves that get me through long shifts in the clinic. From comfort essentials and organization tools to pet-safe products and everyday gear, everything on this li...
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Comfort & Survival Essentials
Clinic Bag Must Haves
On the floor tools I use daily
Organization & Shift Hacks
Comfort & Survival Essentials
The COMFIEST scrubs. Seriously. It’s like wearing PJ’s or yoga pants to work. They are super stretchy and durable too!
Fabletics Scrubs
These are amazing! They are supportive and comfortable and the wipeable material is GENIUS. When you work with and around a lot of fluids….IYKYK….these are a LIFESAVER. And they hold up!!!
Clove shoes
Blue light glasses are something I never knew I needed until I got them. We are staring at computer screens for a large majority of the day (usually) and the strain on your eyes can be damaging! These have been a lifesaver.
Blue Light Glasses
The best water bottles! They have SUCH cute designs, which honestly if I pass by my water bottle and it’s cute it makes me want to drink! And lord knows us techs need all the help we can get to stay hydrated 🥲 I also love that your straw is covered ...
FreeSip® Water Bottle
Ok listen. This is my fav mid day energy booster drinky. I’m OBSESSED. It’s natural caffeine derived from green tea, they have low sugar and sparkling options and they are YUM. This gives me a nice afternoon boost without the heart palpitations…we ar...
Yerba Madre
We run, we sweat, we are bad at drinking water 😭 anything to stay hydrated!!!
Liquid I.V.
When I say these are THE BEST DANG PROTEIN BARS!!!! I love. They are so yummy, plant based & high in protein!! Great for a quick grab.
GoMacro
When you work 10-12 hour shifts on your feet….. these are a NEED, not a want. The copper lining also helps with pain and inflammation, soooo comfy!
Copper Compression Socks
Clinic Bag Must Haves
I just got out onto this tote and I’m obsessed! Very affordable & super cute. Also HUGE. Lots of pockets and storage, holds everything I need!
BAGSMART Tote
If you have a badge/ have to wear one at work, these are so cutie!!!!
Badge Reels
These are clutch! Most clinic will have first aid (or we just use vet wrap and supplies on hand lol) but you’d be surprised how many times I can’t find an appropriate sized bandaid… 😂
Mini First Aid Kit!
Scrub Caps for surgery! I love getting fun ones that add something to our otherwise boring outfits 😂 and they are way comfier than the disposables for all day wear!
Scrub Caps
I always have a couple of these in my bag! Easy + quick fix to get hair out of your face and let’s be real…I am ALWAYS losing hair ties and they stay to hurt my scalp by hour 10 😵💫
Claw Clips
A need not a want. We wash our hands 1,000,000 times per day and we are DRY. Need this on deck always.
Aquaphor
AGAIN. Hydration is key.
The Lip Therapy® Collection
On the floor tools I use daily
Basic tools every tech should have!
- Bandage Scissors
- Suture Scissors
- Hemostats
Vet Tech Tool Kit
We know her, we love her, she’s ol’ reliable!
Littmann Stethoscopes
IYKYK. These are the BEST pens! They are so smooth and dry FAST. Don’t let ANYBODY steal them lol.
View All Gel, Rollerball, & Art Pens
Another one to not let your coworkers steal 😂 we need them to label our lab tubes! Have fun with colors as long as they are legible, I love a fine tip too!
Permanent Markers
Love this set! Minus the nail file….we don’t need that. Comes with large dog, small dog, and kitty clippers! Let’s be real, the ones at the clinic are usually DULLLLLLL.
Nail Clippers
Omg THESE. So good! Small hair clippers, very affordable and really quiet so it’s not as scary!!!
Pet Clippers Low Noise Rechargeable Cordless
Little pocket sized calculator! Comes in handy for quick dosage calculations.
Small Pocket Calculator
Organization & Shift Hacks
If your clinic does paper check in sheets or records, &/or you take lots of written notes, this is super handy to keep you organized & all your things in one place!
Clipboards with Storage
We are always writing notes for coworkers, doctors, reception, ourselves!
Post- it notes
These may look silly but they are a god send! Literally load up everything you need into this pouch and clip it around your waist and you are ready for ANYTHING.
ASA TECHMED Nurse Utility Belt