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Officer / Centre for Animal Rehabilitation (Contract)
The Singapore Public ServiceNPB - Centre for Animal Rehabilitation (CAR) Branchfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Sept 2024
About the role
[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.
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.
[What you will be working on]
Duties include:
- Overseeing rehoming of animals from Centre for Animal Rehabilitation
- Monitoring animal’s progress in the rehabilitation journey to assess its readiness for rehoming
- 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 adhoc duties where required
[What we are looking for]
- Diploma in Veterinary Technology / Veterinary Bioscience / Biological Sciences / Psychology or Nitec/Higher Nitec in Applied & Health Sciences courses with 2 years of relevant working experience preferred
- 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
- Required to work on weekends and public holidays based on roster
- 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
- Possess good digital awareness, social media and video editing skills
Office Location:
Animal and Plant Health Centre, 6 Perahu Road, Singapore 718827
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Successful candidates will be offered a 9-month employment contract.
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