Lab Animal Veterinary Technologist & Surgical Support

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Veterinary Technologist in the Comparative Medicine unit at the NUS Veterinary facilities. The role provides veterinary care for laboratory animals and supports researchers in day-to-day activities, including after-hours coverage where needed.

The successful candidate will perform health monitoring, assist in procedures, maintain records, and contribute to training for animal care staff and researchers in compliance with animal care

Qualifications

• Diploma in Veterinary Technology or equivalent.
• Experience with animal care and procedures.
• English communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 15 kg; driving license advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preventive medicine and health monitoring for existing colony; blood/sample collection for monitoring.
• Daily health checks on all species in CM/NUS facilities.
• Attending clinical cases observed or reported.
• Assist in veterinary procedures, including surgery or non-surgical, anesthesia, monitoring, sampling, imaging, and necropsy.
• Maintain inventory and medical records; operate CM pharmacy service.
• Provide support and training on animal procedures to care staff and researchers.
• Support animal experiments in surgery, anesthesia, monitoring, substance administration, sampling, imaging, or necropsy.
• Provide critical support for large animal research and imaging; assist with surgical research procedures.
• Operate imaging and cardiac bypass equipment when applicable for diagnostic or experimental purposes.
• Involve in transportation of non-rodent animals within or outside CM/NUS campus.
• Maintain activity logs in CM Diagnostic Laboratory including sample analysis and storage.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Team player

English fluency

MS Word & Excel

Animal handling

Laboratory safety

Driving license

Education

Diploma in Veterinary Technology

Tools

C-arm/Fluoroscopy

LIMS

MS Office Suite

Job description

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Veterinary Technologist in the Comparative Medicine unit at the NUS Veterinary facilities. The role provides veterinary care for laboratory animals and supports researchers in day-to-day activities, including after-hours coverage where needed.

The successful candidate will perform health monitoring, assist in procedures, maintain records, and contribute to training for animal care staff and researchers in compliance with animal care