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
Officer - Centre for Animal Rehabilitation (Contract)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 06 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Duties include:
- Assist with rehabilitation including training of animals from the Centre for Animal Rehabilitation
- Support the management and upkeep of the rehabilitation centre, including manpower and inventory management of consumables
- Oversee the daily care and well-being of animals, including treatment, feeding, husbandry, exercise, showering and grooming of animals
- Handle administrative tasks of the centre such as animal record keeping, filing and ad-hoc duties where required
- Assist with enhancement and refinement of existing behavioural rehabilitation protocols
- Track animal’s progress in the rehabilitation journey to assess its readiness for rehoming
- Facilitate rehoming procedures including adoption support, facilitating paperwork and liaising with rehabilitation partners and potential adopters
- Contribute to ongoing projects as part of the Animal Rehabilitation and Programmes team
What we are looking for
- Areas of study in Veterinary Technology / Veterinary Bioscience / Biological Sciences / Psychology preferred
- Required to work on weekends and public holidays based on roster
- 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
- 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
Office Location:
The office will be situated at:
Animal and Plant Health Centre, 6 Perahu Road, Singapore 718827
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered an 11-month employment contract.
About your application process
This job is closing on 06 Apr 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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