Animal Carer

SPCA (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

SPCA (Hong Kong) is seeking an Adoption Centre Assistant to help maintain clean kennels and support animal care activities, including feeding, grooming, exercising, and monitoring well-being. The role ensures a safe, hygienic environment for animals and friendly experience for visitors.

The position requires Cantonese-speaking capabilities, basic English, teamwork, and a genuine passion for animal welfare. Weekend and holiday shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Completed HKCEE/ DSE or relevant qualifications.
• Experience in animal handling and care is preferred.
• Good command of spoken Cantonese; basic English is an advantage.
• A team player with good interpersonal skill.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Physically fit and capable of performing cleaning, lifting, and animal handling duties.
• Able to work shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
• Genuine interest in animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect kennels, catteries, and related facilities on a regular basis to maintain a safe, hygienic, and comfortable environment for animals.
• Support animal care activities, including feeding, grooming, exercising, monitoring animal well-being, and providing basic care as directed.
• Exercise animals and provide appropriate socialisation and enrichment activities to support their physical and emotional well-being.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety requirements, animal welfare standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide customer service support and assist adopters, visitors, and other stakeholders with enquiries and requests as required.
• Work closely with the Homing Assistants to support the daily operations of the adoption centre.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Management as required.

Skills

Animal handling

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Independent worker

Physical fitness

Cantonese (spoken)

English (basic)

Shift work

Genuine interest in animal welfare

Education

HKCEE / DSE or equivalent

Job description

• Clean and disinfect kennels, catteries, and related facilities on a regular basis to maintain a safe, hygienic, and comfortable environment for animals.
• Support animal care activities, including feeding, grooming, exercising, monitoring animal well-being, and providing basic care as directed.
• Exercise animals and provide appropriate socialisation and enrichment activities to support their physical and emotional well-being.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety requirements, animal welfare standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide customer service support and assist adopters, visitors, and other stakeholders with enquiries and requests as required.
• Work closely with the Homing Assistants to support the daily operations of the adoption centre.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Management as required

Qualification & Requirements

• Experience in animal handling and care is preferred.
• Good command of spoken Cantonese; basic English is an advantage.
• A team player with good interpersonal skill.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Physically fit and capable of performing cleaning, lifting, and animal handling duties.
• Able to work shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
• Genuine interest in animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect kennels, catteries, and related facilities on a regular basis to maintain a safe, hygienic, and comfortable environment for animals.
• Support animal care activities, including feeding, grooming, exercising, monitoring animal well-being, and providing basic care as directed.
• Exercise animals and provide appropriate socialisation and enrichment activities to support their physical and emotional well-being.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety requirements, animal welfare standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide customer service support and assist adopters, visitors, and other stakeholders with enquiries and requests as required.
• Work closely with the Homing Assistants to support the daily operations of the adoption centre.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Management as required

Qualification & Requirements

• Completed HKCEE/ DSE or relevant qualifications
• Experience in animal handling and care is preferred.
• Good command of spoken Cantonese; basic English is an advantage.
• A team player with good interpersonal skill.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Physically fit and capable of performing cleaning, lifting, and animal handling duties.
• Able to work shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
• Genuine interest in animal welfare.