Senior Veterinary Assistant II, SingHealth Experimental Medicine Centre (2-year contract)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research centre in Singapore is seeking a Senior Veterinary Assistant II for a 2-year contract. The role involves ensuring proper animal husbandry and compliance with animal care standards in support of translational research. Candidates should possess relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with various animal types.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to handle small and large animals.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of policies for animal husbandry.
• Maintain animal inventory and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Facilitate veterinary operations with researchers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Animal handling

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma or GCE A / O / N Level

Job description

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Senior Veterinary Assistant II, SingHealth Experimental Medicine Centre (2-year contract)

Job Category: Ancillary

SingHealth Experimental Medicine Centre runs several core facilities for translational research in SingHealth. Reporting to the Veterinary Manager, you will be responsible in supporting the implementation of policies and initiatives for animal husbandry and care.

You will be involved in the maintenance of animal inventory, equipment and facilities to ensure full compliance with the National Advisory Committee for Laboratory Animal Research (NACLAR) guidelines, Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) requirements and American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) international standards. You are also responsible for ensuring the provision of veterinary husbandry and care to support training and research activities in the centre. You will also be required to interact with researchers to facilitate veterinary operations in the department.

Requirements

• Diploma in any discipline or GCE A / O / N Level with minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• Ability to handle small and large animal work and perform shift duties, including weekends and public holidays
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office applications