We surveyed 27 animal- assisted therapists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical animal-assisted therapist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an animal-assisted therapist?
Low
High
Working as an animal-assisted therapist typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become an animal-assisted therapist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an animal-assisted therapist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as an animal-assisted therapist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as an animal-assisted therapist.