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 society where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in our City in Nature.
Manager / Senior Manager - Centre for Animal Rehabilitation (Contract)
National Parks Board
Fixed Terms
Closing on 27 Aug 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
As part of the Centre for Animal Rehabilitation under the Professional and Scientific Services Division, you will be involved in supporting the outreach duties related to animal welfare and behaviour rehabilitation and improving standards of the dog training industry in Singapore.
Your job scope as a rehabilitation manager includes:
- Assist in the development and review of policies and programmes related to animal welfare and behaviour.
- Develop and implement behaviour modification plans for dogs undergoing behaviour rehabilitation.
- Oversee a team in carrying out behaviour modification training for the dogs at the centre.
- Collaborate with international and local behaviour experts to develop and organise training courses, talks and workshops for staff, volunteers, industry and the public.
- Organise engagement sessions with industry stakeholders.
- Plan and execute school learning journeys to the Centre, and host student projects at the Centre to spread key messages on animal behaviour and training.
- Organise and carry out publicity for animal rehoming activities such as meet and greets, interviews, screening of potential owners and post-adoption support.
- Assist with the different activities and programmes related to the Centre
What we are looking for
- Area of study in animal behaviour, animal welfare, psychology, biology, or related fields is preferred.
- Relevant working experience in animal training, behaviour rehabilitation, animal care, handling and husbandry is preferred.
- Prepared to work outside office hours, including weekends and public holidays
Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year employment contract.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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
This job is closing on 27 Aug 2025.
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.