Olivia Hanley is a Veterinary Assistant at Arrow Dog and Cat Hospital, where she began her journey in June 2022. Born and raised in Upland, Olivia pursued her passion for animals by attending Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where she is currently working towards her B.S. in Animal Science, set to graduate in March 2024. Olivia’s love for animals has been a lifelong inspiration, as she grew up surrounded by her own 12 beloved pets. Her interest in the veterinary field led her to start her Animal Science degree in the fall of 2020 and gain valuable experience through an equine internship in 2021. Her favorite aspect of working with animals is creating meaningful connections with the pets and their owners and being instrumental in aiding their recovery. Even after a 13-hour workday, Olivia’s excitement to return to work the next day reaffirmed that she had found her true calling in the veterinary profession. Outside of her work at the hospital, Olivia enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her two younger brothers, mom, and dad. Her hobbies include going to the movies and writing movie reviews. At home, she cares for her own furry and scaly family, which includes two rabbits, three dogs, seven tortoises, and a vibrant collection of fish [citation].