PACKING LIST
"Plan and expect the worst. Hope for the best."
REMEMBER: Students are required to take UP TO ONE 50 LB BAG OF CLINIC SUPPLIES – you won’t have a ton of room for other stuff. Most airlines now only give you 1 free piece of checked baggage, so plan accordingly.
REQUIRED ITEMS FOR THE CLINIC
NB 1: Experience from years past tells us there are certain things that will make this clinic so much easier for you and everyone else! Some items sound weird, but we promise there’s a reason. If you don't have something, you don't necessarily have to buy one...as long as most people have one of whatever it is.
NB 2: You should have these items color coded, stickered or OTHERWISE LABELED AS YOUR OWN!!! (Nail polish dot of the same color, colored tape like they use on the student teaching packs, other sweet labels, paint pens / sharpies with your initials, engraver for pocket knives / bandage scissors (borrow from Terri Clark). Others??? Items left out may be picked up by local children or distracted vet students.
Clinic Items:
Personal Items:
Clothes:
Although it is HOT in the day in September, the evenings get cool, especially if you go swimming or get rain-soaked. Bring a fleece or long-underwear top or hoodie. There is a sink, laundry soap, and clothes line available all the time for laundry – note: things do not tend to dry very well under high humidity (may mean soggy underwear if you don’t pack enough…)
RECOMMENDED/OPTIONAL ITEMS
PREPARATION - Before we go:
- All participants must read and sign the IVSA travel waiver. In doing so, you are agreeing to release Oregon State University, IVSA, trip organizers and leaders, and the supervising veterinarians from liability for injuries that may occur during the trip or while traveling to/from the site.
- All students must have evacuation / travel insurance
- All students are strongly encouraged to visit the student health travel clinic
- All students must have an inventoried, packed bag of group equipment in their possession!
It is recommended that all students have the following vaccinations prior to travel. Vaccinations should be completed 4-6 weeks before traveling. If there is less than 4 weeks, vaccinations should still be considered. Please, consult Student Health Services or your health care provider for more information.
We recommend that all students have previous vaccination for rabies and a titer check within the past two years. It is the responsibility of the student to have this done.