Crystal Ford
Gold Hill,OR
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Housekeeper
Best Western Hotel
Grants Pass, Oregon
08.2025 - Current
- Cleaned guest rooms to maintain high cleanliness standards.
- Organized and stocked cleaning supplies for efficient workflow.
- Inspected rooms for maintenance issues and reported to management.
Veterinary Assistant
Emergency Animal Clinic
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.
- Monitored vital signs and provided care for hospitalized patients.
- Handled patient records using veterinary management software efficiently.
- Supported animal handling during examinations, ensuring safety for staff and pets.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
Veterinary Assistant
Broadway Pet Hospital
Vallejo, California
04.2011 - 12.2018
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.
- Monitored vital signs and provided care for hospitalized patients.
- Prepared medications and administered vaccines as directed by veterinarians.
- Educated pet owners on post-treatment care and nutrition.
- Supported animal handling during examinations, ensuring safety for staff and pets.
- Handled patient records using veterinary management software efficiently.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth clinic operations daily.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
Kennel Worker
Humane society of North bay
Vallejo, California
12.2009 - 04.2011
- Cleaned and sanitized animal enclosures to maintain a healthy environment.
- Fed and monitored animals' health during daily routines.
- Assisted in training and socializing dogs for adoption readiness.
- Provided compassionate care and comfort to shelter animals.
- Educated potential adopters about animal care and behavior issues.
- Observed animals' behavior to detect signs of illness or injury.
- Provided food, water, and bedding for animals in care.
- Kept work area clean and organized at all times according to company standards.
- Maintained records of animal feedings, medications administered, and other pertinent information.
- Cleaned and disinfected cages, kennels, runs, and animal holding areas.
- Walked dogs on a daily basis to ensure they received exercise.
- Assisted in transporting animals to veterinarian appointments.
- Assisted with grooming activities such as brushing fur and trimming nails.
- Created consistent workflows by assisting with washing, drying and folding duties.
Education
Hogan High School
Vallejo, CASkills
- Cleaning techniques
- Supply organization
- Maintenance reporting
- Veterinary software
- Animal handling
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Emergency response
- Record keeping
- Animal care protocols
- Communication skills
Timeline
Housekeeper
Best Western Hotel
08.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Emergency Animal Clinic
02.2019 - 12.2020
Veterinary Assistant
Broadway Pet Hospital
04.2011 - 12.2018
Kennel Worker
Humane society of North bay
12.2009 - 04.2011
Hogan High School