Crystal Wilcox, BS, LVT, VTS (CP-Exotic Companion Animal) graduated in 1997 with a BS in Zoology. She obtained her LVT in 2009 and her VTS in 2022. She has enjoyed working with exotic companion animals since 1998 and has also had the opportunity to assist in research using CT technology with a variety of species including sharks, octopus, sloth, tarantula, rats, and a variety of lizards and birds. She is currently the Lead Veterinary Technician at Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine in Bothell, Washington. Here, Crystal enjoys working with the wide variety of exotic species seen and mentoring co-workers who are pursuing VTS (CP-Exotic Companion Animal).