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 society where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in our City in Nature.

[What you will be working on]
As part of your daily work, you will also be assisting with the branch’s operations, including the following:

• Assist with rehabilitation and oversee rehoming of animals from Centre for Animal Rehabilitation
• Monitoring animal’s progress in the rehabilitation journey to assess its readiness for rehoming
• Assist with enhancement and refinement of existing behavioural rehabilitation protocols
• 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 ad-hoc duties where required

[What we are looking for]

• Areas of studies in Veterinary Technology, Veterinary Bioscience or Biomedical Science or related discipline is preferred.
• Competent in handling, restraint and medication of common companion animal species, including but not limited to dogs, cats, small mammals and birds and limited species of wildlife.
• Positive attitude, meticulous, energetic, possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and passionate about animals.
• Independent and able to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Required to work on weekends and public holidays based on roster.
Competent in Microsoft Office Applications.

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.