
Hi Charlie and Welcome to the
Wonderful World of Chinchillas!
It would be a good thing to check in the area for a good exotic pet vet that is familar with chinchillas ... not all of them can properly care for a chinchilla. You don't want to need one an leave your little one to suffer while you try to find one. Check to see if your school has a vet teaching section.
A chinchilla fund is also something you might want to look into. Chinchilla vet visits can be expensive ... check out the fees, then ... build a "chinchilla-only" money stash just 'in-case'.

Jo Ann