Veterinarian

TPO Temasek Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Temasek Polytechnic's Animal Clinic and Wellness (TPACW) seeks a Veterinarian to lead clinical and teaching activities, ensuring AVS compliance and supervising student training. You will coordinate student placements and collaborate with TPACW’s vendor to deliver integrated clinical services and teaching.

Ideal candidates hold an AVS veterinary license with 3+ years in a clinic, and are available for CET night classes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid AVS veterinary license with at least 3 years of relevant clinic experience.
• Relevant degree in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery or equivalent.
• Willingness to work evenings for CET night classes.
• Familiarity with Day One Competences for Veterinary Nurses is preferred.
• Demonstrates passion for mentoring youths and adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Act as veterinary manager to ensure AVS compliance of Temasek Polytechnic’s Animal Clinic and Wellness (TPACW).
• Plan and coordinate student clinical training at TPACW and external attachments in consultation with the course team.
• Collaborate with TPACW vendor for delivery of clinical services and student training.
• Provide clinical veterinary services up to twice a week at TPACW.
• Supervise student in-clinic training and assessment; deliver lectures, tutorials and practicals for PET and CET courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development with the Veterinary Technology course team and develop teaching/assessment materials.
• Offer pastoral care and mentor students in character development and career readiness.

Education

AVS veterinary license

Veterinary Medicine degree

Job description

[What the role is] Veterinarian

[What you will be working on]

• Assume the role of the veterinary manager on the veterinary centre license to ensure compliance of Temasek Polytechnic’s Animal Clinic and Wellness (TPACW) with Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) regulations.
• Plan and coordinate student clinical training at TPACW and external clinical attachments in consultation with course team.
• Work collaboratively with TPACW vendor for the delivery of clinical services and student training.
• Provide clinical services up to twice a week as a vet at TPACW.

Academic duties

• Supervise student in-clinic training and assessment at TPACW.
• Conduct lectures, tutorials and practical lessons for Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses.
• Work with the Veterinary Technology (VET) course team in curriculum development, lesson design and develop teaching and assessment materials.
• Provide pastoral care and mentor students in character development and career readiness.

[What we are looking for]

• Relevant qualification in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery or equivalent
• Possess a current AVS veterinary license with a minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in veterinary clinics
• Able to work in the evenings for CET night classes
• Familiar with 'Day One Competences' for Veterinary Nurses
• Have a passion for developing talents, and genuine interest to share knowledge and interact with youths and adult learners
• Team player who is resourceful and able to work both collaboratively and independently to meet deadlines
• Knowledge and experience in small animals required
• Additional interest and experience in veterinary research (eg. animal nutrition, animal or pet feed studies), aquatic or avian medicine would be advantageous

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