Careers & Internships

The Head of Finance & Administration/Deputy Director (Finance & Administration) oversees the overall management of SPCA Singapore’s administrative and financial processes. The appointed candidate will also lead a team responsible for the full suite of human resource, financial and administrative activities.

• Providing guidance to Executive Director and Board on strategic business directions by conducting financial planning, analysis, forecasting and advising on options for development.
• Ensuring financial integrity and accountability by maintaining all internal controls.
• Developing strategies for resource allocation and monitoring budget utilization.
• Generating timely financial statements and profit and loss reports to the Board.
• Developing yearly budgets in consultation with the SPCA Management team and Board.
• Managing Finance and Administration staff to ensure performance management and compliance to all regulations and processes.
• Coordinating and leading the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and the Finance sub-committee.
• Improving the HR and Administration by enhancing staff’s professional development, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, training, and recruitment processes, supported by HR and Administration staff.
• Implementing a robust contracts management and reporting system.
• Updating and implementing all necessary business policies and accounting practices to improve the Finance department’s overall SOPs.

• Providing support for ad-hoc events and SPCA-led projects.
• Facilitating and providing secretarial support for Finance Sub-Committee and Board’s discussions.

• Education: Degree in related field with minimum 5 years of financial management experience.
• Professional Qualification – preferably Chartered Accountant or equivalent.
• Proficiency in accounting software – knowledge in Xero Accounting will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for animal welfare.

Please do NOT apply via this website’s portal. Rather, send in your application to [email protected] stating ‘Deputy Director (Finance and Administration)’ in the subject field, including your CV, a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and expected salary. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Please note that for all positions, you must be prepared to travel to 50 Sungei Tengah Road. Please check to make sure that the distance is not too far for you to travel before applying.

The Animal Care Officer (ACO) is responsible for the treatment, care, and overall well-being of animals. The ACO plays an important role in ensuring the welfare of animals within the shelter and executing prescribed treatment and enrichment plans to support the well-being and potential adoption of the animals under their care. The ACO works largely in a semi-outdoor environment and is required to be physically fit. On occasion, he/she may be required to support Animal Rescue Officers in housing difficult rescue cases.

• Cleaning and sanitising animal enclosures and ensure that enclosures are safe for animals.
• Carrying out the feeding and medication of animals in the shelter.
• Washing and sterilising all feeding equipment.
• Observing animals for signs of disease or injury to be surfaced to the Shelter Supervisor or Shelter Executive.
• Performing regular bathing of animals according to schedule and ensure animals are kept clean.
• Exercising animals and delivering enrichment programmes.
• Ensuring that checklists are appropriately completed to support the Shelter Supervisor in overall shelter management.
• Working closely with Shelter Manager and Animal Care Executives to execute enrichment, treatment and rehabilitation plans for animals.
• Conducting adoption appointments and screen potential adopters.
• Providing post-adoption support to adopters.

• Providing support for other ad-hoc events and SPCA-led projects.

• Able to communicate in written and spoken English.
• Experience working with animals is an added advantage but not compulsory.
• Passion for animal welfare.
• Meticulous and detail oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Interested candidates please send your resume with a cover letter and expected salary to [email protected]. We regret that only short-listed applicants will be notified.

* Please note that for all positions, you must be prepared to travel to 50 Sungei Tengah Road. Please check to make sure that the distance is not too far for you to travel before applying.

The Clinic Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible for supporting the Head (Clinic Services) with a smooth running of the clinic reception. The CAO ensures all administrative processes are efficiently and meticulously prepared, attends to enquiries from public, and maintaining the clinic’s inventory and stock.

The responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Updating and maintaining the clinic’s filing and appointment systems.
• Maintaining updated records for all administrative processes. (e.g. sterilisations, micro-chips, notification letters etc)
• Managing daily client transactions and settlement reports.
• Handling of purchases of clinic drugs and medical supplies in compliance with proper procurement processes.
• Updating and maintaining the inventory and preparing monthly reports and stock sheets.
• Monitoring and maintain all purchase orders for procurement and ensure compliance to all financial guidelines.
• Issuing vouchers for special schemes.
• Managing and registering customers at the clinic reception and handle general enquiries via telephone or in person in a professional manner.
• Providing timely updates and notifications to adopters of SPCA’s animals.

Others

• Provision of support for ad-hoc events and SPCA-led projects.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong administrative and IT skills.
• Meticulous and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent customer service delivery.
• Experience in data entry and database management is an added advantage but not compulsory.

We regret that only short-listed applicants will be notified.

* Please note that for all positions, you must be prepared to travel to 50 Sungei Tengah Road. Please check to make sure that the distance is not too far for you to travel before applying.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is looking for a veterinary nurse to join our community animal clinic. The SPCA’s clinic is unique, as it is a not-for-profit clinic serving needy animals in Singapore. These include street dogs and cats, abused and rescued animals, shelter animals and, eventually, pets from low income households.

As part of the clinic team, you will be responsible for the provision of the highest standards of veterinary medicine and care.

• Assisting Veterinarians with consultations, treatments and surgeries.
• Maintaining diagnostic equipment, sterilization of surgical instruments and cleanliness of the clinic.
• Maintaining file patient records.
• Conducting regular checks and follow-ups with animals.
• Providing basic treatment and husbandry for warded animals.
• Providing guidance and support to patients’ caregivers where necessary.

• Minimum Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent preferred but not required
• At least 1-2 year(s) of working experience in a veterinary clinic preferred but not required
• Passion for animal welfare
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• A team player
• Able to work weekends, 5 day work week

Interested candidates please send your resume with a cover letter and expected salary to [email protected]. We regret that only short-listed applicants will be notified.

Please note that for all positions, you must be prepared to travel to 50 Sungei Tengah Road. Please check to make sure that the distance is not too far for you to travel before applying.

The Shelter Executive supports the Deputy Director (Shelter) and Shelter Manager in managing daily shelter activities, providing administrative support and improves existing administrative processes. The Shelter Executive also supports SPCA’s outreach efforts by working closely with potential adopters, community feeders by developing public training programmes.

In the event of limited resources, the Shelter Executive may from time to time be required to step in to perform the duties of any staff he or she oversees.

The responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Assisting the Deputy Director (Shelter) in rostering of shelter staff.
• Ensuring the smooth flow and transfer of animals between various departments for medical checks and clinical procedures.
• Updating and maintaining animals’ administrative records including treatment plans, adoption appointments and treatment schedules.
• Leading the digital transformation and automation of shelter’s processes by developing a collaborative process involving staff, vendors, and volunteers.
• Working closely with Deputy Director (Shelter) and Shelter Manager to improve and automate current manual and administrative processes.
• Developing new strategies to increase animal adoption rates.
• Working closely with Animal Care Officers/Executives to improve current adoption processes.
• Updating and maintain adoption and fostering records including the administration of Project ADORE.
• Working closely with the Volunteer Manager to develop new strategies to improve fostering rates.
• Developing strong networks with community feeders and fosterers.
• Building public awareness and training programmes for community outreach.

Others

• Providing support for ad-hoc events and SPCA-led projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Minimum of diploma, fluent in English.
• Passionate about animal welfare.
• Strong and dynamic leader with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented.
• Experience managing administrative work is an advantage but not necessary.
• Experience working with animals is an advantage but not necessary.

Interested candidates please send your resume with a cover letter and expected salary to [email protected]. We regret that only short-listed applicants will be notified.

* Please note that for all positions, you must be prepared to travel to 50 Sungei Tengah Road. Please check to make sure that the distance is not too far for you to travel before applying.