Veterinarian/Senior Veterinarian (Quarantine & Biosecurity Services)

[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 humane and gracious society for all, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in greater harmony within our City in Nature.

You will be part of the Quarantine & Biosecurity Services (QBS) team under the Veterinary Health Division (VHD) of AVS. As a member of the trans-disciplinary team at QBS, you will be responsible for biosecurity and quarantine operations, animal examination and disease investigations, and providing professional and competent data analysis and research support for animal and zoonotic disease biosurveillance programmes across various sectoral partners nationally, with the objective of meeting NParks mission to create the best living environment through excellence in nature conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care, in partnership with the community.

[What you will be working on]

Duties include:

• Monitoring the health of animals under quarantine at the Animal Quarantine Centre (AQC), conducting physical examination of animals, and basic procedures such as administering vaccinations, and deworming.
• Supporting the daily operations at AQC by reviewing, formulating and implementing operational procedures.
• Strengthen the resilience of Singapore’s animal health system by reviewing and implementing animal health programmes and conducting risk assessments for animal diseases.
• Conducting inspections and audits of designated quarantine facilities.
• Participating in disease outbreak investigations as part of the NParks Veterinary team.
• Any other duties to ensure the daily function of this branch.

­­­­­­[What we are looking for]

• Degree in Veterinary Science/Veterinary Medicine, or equivalent.
• Team player with initiative, drive and good interpersonal/communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to learn new IT system applications.

Office Location:

The office location will be at the Animal Quarantine Centre, 2 Jalan Lekar, Singapore 698919

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.