Meet the 10-year-old who's already a vet assistant
OLYMPIA - Veterinarians at a local clinic are amazed that one of their assistants can do the work she's doing, given her unique situation.
Ten-year-old Courtney Oliver just completed her college work for this occupation. She now holds an on-line certification as a veterinary assistant. In eight months, Courtney had the same certification as her adult co-workers.
Courtney says she knew early in life this is what she wanted to do.
"I have a dog Maggie and two hamsters and I just thought: 'Well, if I have so many animals why don't I just work with them?'"
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