Introduction to Animal Therapeutic Massage
Application

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Pre-requisites:

• Education & experience: Written documentation of fifty (50) hours of in-person animal handling experience (may be included as part of a resume).  View more details HERE. 
• Professional references: Two signed letters of recommendation (one letter must be from a veterinarian).  Download the instruction letter HERE.
• Age: 21 years of age or older at the time of enrollment

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 Plan ahead!!...you must complete an in-person training in Lafayette, Colorado to achieve certification.
​View dates for in-person training here.

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Required Textbook: This book must be purchase BEFORE starting the self-paced learning content.

The Dog Anatomy Workbook: A Guide to the Canine Body
​Author: Andrew Gardiner

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Application: 
Have the following files ready before starting the application.  You will be asked to upload them as part of your application.

1. Current resume
2. Written documentation of 50 (fifty) hours of in-person animal handling experience (may be included as part of the resume).  View more details HERE.
3. Current headshot photo
4. Two signed letters of recommendation (one letter must be from a veterinarian).  Download the instruction letter HERE.

Begin the application HERE.
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**Once your application has been reviewed, our staff will contact you about your status.  Please allow 7-10 business days for the application review process. 
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Questions in the meantime? Contact us at [email protected].