The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) have jointly developed a new certification program on the human animal bond. A set of online course material developed by experts in the field can be used to learn about the health benefits of human-animal interaction. For a fee, veterinarians and other clinic staff can take an exam to achieve the certification.

Read more about the human animal bond certification program in Veterinary Practice News. The online program is available through NAVC. 

More information on the health benefits of animals can be read in the MSD Veterinary Manual.