Crystal Tippett
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Wildlife & Fisheries, December 2016
Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD
Associates of Arts & Sciences, Biological Sciences, May 2014
College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD
Professional Work & Volunteer Experience:
Vet Receptionist/ Vet Assistant
Lannon’s Animal Hospital: April 2020- Present
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
• Assisting in animal handling and restraint for exams, vaccinations and nail trims.
• Providing education about animal health and care.
• Scheduling appointments, boarding reservations and providing customer service.
• Assisting in animal care as well as cleaning exam rooms
Environmental Educator and Challenge Course Facilitator February 2020
Camp Don Lee: Spring 2019
Arapahoe, North Carolina
• Teaching visiting schools a variety of topics including, but not limited to: herpetology, forest ecology,
macroinvertebrates, team building challenges and human impacts on the environment.
• Cleaning aquatic tanks, feeding and observing behaviors of program animals.
Reptile Internship June 2018– October 2018
Virginia Zoo: Norfolk, Virginia
• Cleaning, feeding and observing techniques for various species of reptiles and amphibians including, not
limited to, tree monitors, Meller’s chameleons, Angolan pythons, green tree pythons, Solomon’s Island leaf
frogs, bog turtles, Aldabra tortoises, African spurred tortoises etc.
• Design and implement enrichment items using the spider method.
• Observed proper handling and servicing of venomous reptiles and crocodiles.
• Daily observations, weight monitoring, water quality management and food culture management.
Vet receptionist/Kennel Technician September 2017 ‒ March 2018
Eastern Shore Animal Hospital: Grandy, North Carolina
• Scheduling appointments and providing customer service.
• Assisting in animal restraint for bloodwork and x-rays. Observing behaviors, giving medication and cleaning
kennels.
Animal Keeper Internship (paid) April 2017 ‒ July 2017
Tanganyika Wildlife Park: Goddard, Kansas
• Routine cleaning and care for animals, managing animal interactive stations, animal ambassador.
• Enclosure maintenance, weed trimming, laying sod and mowing designated areas.
Carnivore/Primate Keeper Internship December 2016 ‒March 2017
Tiger World: Rockwell, North Carolina
• Daily cleaning, preparing diets and providing enrichment for carnivores and primates.
• Giving keeper talks and guided tours.
• Observations of animal behaviors, training demonstrations and shifting techniques.
REU Internship: Integrative Tropical Biology Program: June 2016‒ August 2016
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute: Gamboa, Panama
• Research on the development and hatching behavior of red-eyed treefrog embryos.
• REU Symposium Oral Presentation.
Volunteer Tamarin Care Taker September 2015-April 2016
Frostburg State University: Frostburg, Maryland
• Daily cleaning, feeding and care of Cotton-Top Tamarin Colony.
• Assisting with research projects involving animal behaviors.
Research Assistant: January 2016 ‒ May 2016
Frostburg, Maryland
• Weighing and cataloging bat hair samples.
Owl Banding Research November 2015 & November 2016
Frostburg, Maryland
• Mist netting owls, taking body measurements, determining age & sex.
Volunteer Work:
Crisis Counselor for the Crisis Text line (October 2018- December 2019)
Collecting oyster shells for restoration, Oyster Festival (2 years)
Restoring landscape at Great Mills High School for Hornet Culture Day (3 years)
Certifications:
ICS-100 , FEMA, 2019
CPR/AED/First-Aid, National CPR Foundation, 2021
Skills:
Statistical Analysis
Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Macroinvertebrate Sampling
