Job Opportunities in Singapore

[What the role is]
The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, safeguards the health and welfare of animals through comprehensive and integrated programmes and works closely with partners in the veterinary and animal-related industries to strengthen capacities and enhance competencies in animal health and welfare. It is the main touch-point on animal and veterinary matters in Singapore and the first responder for all animal-related feedback. It also conducts public education and engagement programmes to foster a humane and gracious society for all, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in greater harmony within our City in Nature.
[What you will be working on]
Duties include:

• Overseeing rehoming of animals from Centre for Animal Rehabilitation
• Monitoring animal’s progress in the rehabilitation journey to assess its readiness for rehoming
• Working with rehabilitation partners on the adoption of animals
• Liaising with and screening of potential adopters
• Facilitating paperwork for the animal’s adoption
• Providing pre- and post-adoption support
• Assist with record keeping and adhoc duties where required

[What we are looking for]

• Diploma in Veterinary Technology / Veterinary Bioscience / Biological Sciences / Psychology or Nitec/Higher Nitec in Applied & Health Sciences courses with 2 years of relevant working experience preferred
• Passionate about animals
• Positive attitude, high level of initiative, energetic, physically fit, enjoys outdoor activity
• Independent and able to work effectively with others in a team environment
• Required to work on weekends and public holidays based on roster
• Willingness and dedication in acquiring new skills and knowledge related to animal care and rehabilitation. Experience in animal handling (dogs and cats) will be advantageous.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office Applications
• Possess good digital awareness, social media and video editing skills

Office Location:
Animal and Plant Health Centre, 6 Perahu Road, Singapore 718827

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Successful candidates will be offered a 9-month employment contract.