What We Offer
The Absecon Veterinary Hospital Therapy Animal Team provides therapy animal visits for a wide variety of settings, including:
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Hospitals and medical facilities
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Schools and after-school programs
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Libraries and reading programs
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Nursing homes and assisted living facilities
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Residential programs and community centers
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Hospice homes and supportive care sites
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Workplace wellness visits
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Local events and community gatherings
Our mission is simple: share the positive impact of the human–animal bond with people who need comfort, support, and connection.
Research continues to support the positive effects of animal-assisted interactions on overall wellbeing. Therapy animal visits can help promote:
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Reduced stress, anxiety, and worry
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Increased comfort and emotional support
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Improved motivation and mood
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Decreased feelings of loneliness
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Encouragement during recovery or difficult times
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A greater sense of calm and connection
Whether someone is having a tough day or simply needs a moment of joy, therapy animals can provide a powerful boost.
Benefits of Animal Therapy
See the team in action:
Our Therapy Animal Team handlers are proud members of the Absecon Veterinary Hospital family. Each handler-and-animal team is committed to creating positive, gentle experiences for everyone we visit.
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Fear Free Certified handlers
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Trained support animals
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Covered by Pet Partners Comprehensive Liability Insurance
We’re honored to serve as a trusted community resource for therapy animal visits in Atlantic County and throughout South Jersey.
Are you interested in having our Animal Therapy Team out for a visit?
Get in touch so we can start working together.