Officer / Centre for Animal Rehabilitation (Contract)
[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.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available