Animal-assisted Mental Health Funding - Veterinary

Veterinary Health

Animal Therapies Ltd (ATL) a health promotion charity, is proud to announce announce its ongoing partnership with Elanco.

Animal-assisted therapy is a scientifically proven approach to helping those with mental health concerns achieve a more balanced mental and emotional state. Used widely in trauma-based approaches, it is a complementary modality where allied health professionals work alongside a variety of animals, such as dogs, cats, and horses, to alleviate physical or mental health conditions.

Through the partnership, Elanco is supporting ATL in the funding of approximately 6 sessions of animal-assisted therapy sessions for eligible veterinarians, vet nurses or veterinary science students to provide critically needed mental health support to the sector.

NOTE –

All applications are directly made with ATL, and all information remains strictly confidential with ATL.

All applications are made in personal capacity (not business capacity) and is based on “no obligation” to Elanco.

This is on a first come first served basis, based on eligibility (dependent on the availability of an Animal Assisted Therapy practitioner in the area of application)

Upon submission of your application, you will receive a call from ATL to discuss your application.

If successful, the sessions will be conducted over a maximum of 6 months from start date.

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* 1. Which option best describes your role in the veterinary sector?

Veterinarian

Veterinary nurse

Veterinary new graduate

Student

Veterinary support staff (kennel hand, practice manager, receptionist etc...)

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which animals would you be most interested in working with in an animal-assisted therapy setting?

Dogs

Horses

Farm animals

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What type of animal-assisted support would you prefer?

Animal-assisted learning (mental health training and education to support well being, physical, resilience and mental health)

Animal-assisted mental health worker (mental health support from trained personnel)

Animal-assisted counselling (talk based therapy to assist with a range of mental health challenges)

Animal-assisted psychology (assessment and treatment for mental health conditions)

Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Contact details

Name

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 5. Please tell us the name of any animal-assisted practitioner that you have already identified as a service provider you would like to engage with. Alternatively we will assist you in locating a service provider through our National Directory. Please note that all service providers must be approved by ATL prior to commencing service delivery.

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* 6. Where did you hear about the program?

In the media

through social media

Colleague or friend shared it

Other (please specify)