Title: Explain the inventory process for supplies.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Understanding Safety, Sanitation, and Facility Maintenance

Explanation should include the basic principles and importance of inventory management and

- supplies commonly used in a veterinary facility (e.g., pharmaceuticals, vaccines, consumables, and cleaning agents) and sources of these supplies
- how to order supplies in accordance with facility procedures, including the concept of standing orders vs. as needed and special orders and consideration of vendor delivery timelines
- supply storage, including temperature controls and expiration checks (to optimize use of available space, provide ease of access, and conform to environmental requirements)
- first in, first out (FIFO) vs. last in, first out (LIFO) and how these methods affect cost control and waste reduction.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do inventory usage charts help in determining the need for supplies?
- Why is close tracking of inventory important?
- What problems could arise if inventory sheets were not filled out properly?
- How and why are environmental issues important in stock storage?
- How can safety be an issue in storing and handling supplies and equipment?