How do you get into animal massage work?
Kat asked:
I want to become an Do you have to get a license for regular massage therapy for humans? Or is there an animal massage training school? I don’t want to massage humans but If I have to get that training first I would. Do I have to go into some kind of veterinarian school or something? animal therapist.
I want to become an Do you have to get a license for regular massage therapy for humans? Or is there an animal massage training school? I don’t want to massage humans but If I have to get that training first I would. Do I have to go into some kind of veterinarian school or something? animal therapist.
One Response to “How do you get into animal massage work?”
This is a hot topic throughout the nation regarding credentialing for people who want to work therapeutically with animals, without being a veterinarian or a vet tech. Check this website to see what decisions have been made in your state regarding whether or not you would be allowed to work with animals at all. Some states have recognized legislation and others have not come to a decision yet.
Typically, you can attend a school for animal massage without learning the human aspect of it. This site also has come great resources for training.