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.
Officer / Centre for Animal Rehabilitation (Contract)
National Parks Board
Fixed TermsClosed
What the role is
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 11-month employment contract.
About National Parks Board
At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.
About your application process
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.