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.
National Parks Board
Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer - Quarantine
Permanent
Closing on 26 Jan 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be assisting with the daily operations of the Animal Quarantine Centre (AQC) to ensure that it runs smoothly. Duties include:
- Daily care of quarantined dogs and cats and upkeep of the kennels and catteries (e.g. feeding, walking of dogs for exercise and toileting, carrying out daily checks of quarantine danimals and report observations to veterinarians, etc.)
- Assist veterinarians in procedures involving handling of the quarantined animals (e.g. physical examination), administration of medications and emergencies)
- Veterinary nursing and biosurveillance sampling activities
- Engaging and attending to customers on queries relating to the facility and care of quarantine animals.
- Coordinate with contracted companies for maintenance of AQC to ensure works are delivered on time and of sufficient quality (e.g. cleaning, building maintenance pest control, etc.)
- Inventory and fixed assets management (e.g. ensuring adequate stocks of pet food, cat litter, vaccines, husbandry, veterinary equipment and preventative maintenance of assets etc)
- Other administrative duties such as record keeping for Quarantine Management System and preparation of quarantine certificates.
What we are looking for
- Areas of study in Veterinary Technology, Veterinary Clinical Science or Veterinary Bioscience
- At least 1 year working experience involving animals
- Comfortable in handling dogs and cats
- Possess high quality customer service, professional communication skills and able to work in a fast paced environment
- Highly self motivated team player, energetic with positive personality
- Proficient in MS Office and willing to learn new system applications
- Required to work on weekends and public holidays based on roster
Office location - Animal Quarantine Centre, 2 Jalan Lekar, Singapore 698919
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 26 Jan 2026.
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.
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.
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