Animal Educator

VETTRUST SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VETTRUST SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an Animal Educator to coordinate, develop, and deliver educational programmes with a veterinary and education team to engage children, youth, and families in responsible pet ownership and veterinary knowledge through interactive activities.

You will travel across Singapore to deliver programmes, manage live animals safely, mentor volunteers, and work with teachers, parents, and agencies to promote learning and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth, including teaching or outreach.
• Ability to deliver engaging content to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop educational programmes with veterinary and education teams.
• Deliver engaging content to groups of children, youth, teachers and the public.
• Handle pets safely during programme delivery; training provided.
• Travel across Singapore to deliver programmes and manage logistics.
• Manage social media and marketing tools to promote programmes.
• Coordinate bookings and administrative tasks with teachers, parents, and agencies.
• Develop teaching materials and aids to enhance learning.
• Mentor volunteers and junior staff to ensure professional delivery.
• Work independently and within a team.

Skills

Children & Youth engagement

Public speaking

Program coordination

Driving ability

Job description

Job Summary

The Animal Educator will coordinate, develop, and deliver educational programmes with a veterinary and education team to engage children, youth, and families in responsible pet ownership, conservation, and veterinary knowledge through interactive activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop educational programmes with veterinary and education teams to promote responsible pet ownership, conservation, and veterinary awareness
• Deliver engaging content to large groups of children, youth, teachers, and the public using interactive methods such as puppetry, role-playing, and games
• Handle pet animals safely during programme delivery, with further training provided
• Travel across Singapore to deliver programmes, managing teaching logistics and live animals; driving ability is advantageous
• Manage social media accounts and marketing tools including Facebook, Instagram, and Mailchimp to support programme promotion
• Coordinate programme bookings and administrative tasks with customers including teachers, parents, and government agencies
• Develop educational materials and teaching aids to enhance learning experiences
• Mentor and train volunteers, part-time staff, and junior team members to ensure professional and effective programme delivery
• Work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth, including early childhood and primary to tertiary school teaching experience
• Ability to drive for programme delivery across multiple locations in Singapore