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VM-4 Resources

This guide contains links to resources useful to fourth-year students in veterinary medicine.

Plumb's Academic

The ISU Community now has access to Plumb's Academic, which includes all of the up-to-date content in Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook along with additional tools included in Plumb's Pro, such as:

  • Drug interaction checker
  • Pet owner guides
  • Diagnostic and treatment information
  • Diagnostic and management algorithms

Adding Plumb's Pro to Your Device's Home Screen

The academic subscription does not include access through the Plumb's App, but you can add the Plumb's website icon to your mobile device's home screen providing access to this content that is just as seamless as using the app.

For iOS:

  1. Using Safari, navigate to the Plumb's website - it is important that you use this link!
  2. Tap the "Share" icon (the box with the up arrow).
  3. Select "Add to Home Screen."
  4. Enter a name if you'd like and then tap "Add."

For Android:

  1. Using Google Chrome, navigate to the Plumb's website - it is important that you use this link!
  2. Tap the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines).
  3. Select "Add to Home Screen."
  4. Ener a name if you'd like and then tap "Add."
  5. Tap "Add" one more time to confirm.

Demonstration Video

View this demonstration video to learn more about Plumb's Pro. You will be asked to provide some contact information. Please be aware that ISU's subscription does not provide access to the Favorites or Notes features that are briefly described in the video.

Vet Med and Animal Science Librarian

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Brad Kuennen
he/him/his
Contact:
Vet Med Library
2280 Patterson Hall
1800 Christensen Drive
Ames, IA 50011-1134
515-294-2225