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

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support animal husbandry and care in a research environment. The role involves compliance with national standards and interaction with researchers to ensure the provision of effective veterinary care. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong interpersonal skills to thrive in this dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to handle small and large animals.
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing policies on animal husbandry and care.
• Maintain compliance with relevant guidelines and standards.
• Interact with researchers to facilitate veterinary operations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Diploma in any discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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