Best Scrubs for Veterinarians: What to Look For
Veterinarians are hard on their scrubs, and finding durable scrubs that can hold up to a full day of treating animals can be tough. Below, we've identified the key factors to keep in mind when shopping for veterinary scrubs, plus a couple of our favorite lines to help narrow down your search.
What to Look for in Veterinary Scrubs
Shopping for scrubs for veterinarians is both a science and an art. Here's what to look for as you shop:
Fabric blend: The fibers used in the fabric, and their percentages, affect properties like stretch and feel. Check out our ultimate guide to scrub fabric if you want to get into the details of picking a fabric blend.
Fabric treatment: Fabric treatments can affect performance too, including whether the material helps repel water, bacteria, stains, and more. These treatments can boost the performance or longevity of your scrubs, so it's worth reading up on them before you buy.
Fit: Some people prefer more tailored scrubs, while others like a looser fit. For women, a Slim fit is the most tailored, followed by Classic, with Relaxed offering the most room to move. Men's scrubs typically come in Classic, Relaxed, or Unisex fits depending on how fitted or roomy you prefer things.
Size range: If you need extended sizes, or petite or tall lengths, that will help narrow your options, since not every size is available in every line.
Features: Pockets are a must-have for scrubs, but the features don't stop there. You might also want a badge loop, side vents for breathability, or an adjustable drawstring waist. These details can help you further narrow your search.
Colors: Your practice might require a particular color, or you might have the freedom to choose from a range of hues and prints. If you have a specific color in mind, it might only be available from certain brands.
The Best Scrub Lines for Veterinarians
Finding scrubs for veterinarians that check all these boxes can be a tall order. Fortunately, a few standout lines are built with exactly this kind of hands-on, hair-prone work in mind.
Cherokee Achieve
Cherokee Achieve scrubs are made with Comfort Pro™, Cherokee's exclusive performance knit fabric. It features a double-brushed texture on both sides, soft against your skin and smooth on the outside, with 360° stretch that moves with you in every direction.
The fabric is breathable, moisture-wicking, and built to hold its shape through repeated washing. Comfort Pro™ also includes 40% recycled polyester, making it one of Cherokee's more sustainable fabric choices, and it's fully machine washable with no special handling required.
Healing Hands Quest
Healing Hands Quest scrubs are made from a blend of polyester, rayon, lyocell, and spandex. The lyocell content gives the fabric a cotton-like drape that flows on the body without feeling stiff, while staying lightweight, moisture-wicking, and stretchy enough for ease of movement throughout a shift.
It's soft to the touch but structured enough to hold its shape over time. Jacket styles in the Quest line also feature a cozy jersey-knit interior lining, a nice bonus for colder clinic environments.
Just like shopping for any other scrubs, finding the perfect set of veterinary scrubs can take a little trial and error. Keep these criteria in mind as you shop, and you'll land on scrubs that hold up to whatever your day brings. Browse our full range of women's and men's scrubs to get started.