Shelter Executive

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, SingaporeSingaporemycareersfuturepublished 10/15/2026

The Shelter Executive supports the HOD, Shelter in managing daily Shelter activities, providing administrative support and improves existing administrative processes. Job Description: 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. Working closely with Head of Shelter to improve and automate current manual and administrative processes. Working closely with Animal Care Officers/Executives to improve current shelter processes. Updating and maintain adoption and fostering records including the administration of Project ADORE. Working closely with Head of Shelter to develop new strategies to improve fostering / adoption rates. Developing strong networks with community feeders and fosterers. Deliver daily husbandry as needed - feeding, cleaning, grooming, exercise, and enrichment - with particular responsibility for medical, geriatric, neonatal, or behaviorally challenging animals. Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned. Training of new Animal Care Officers/Executives during onboarding period Implement enrichment plans and basic training programmes; support behaviour assessments and desensitisation work for anxious or reactive animals. Provide support for ad-hoc events and SPCA-led initiatives as required Job Requirements: Certificate or diploma in animal care, veterinary assisting, or equivalent experience 2 years of hands-on animal care experience, preferably in a Shelter or Clinic setting Competent in medication administration and basic clinical observation Skilled and confident handler across a range of temperaments Patient, reliable, and willing to mentor others Clear communicator, able to give feedback and hold standards with peers Physically fit for demanding, hands-on work; able to work weekends, and public holidays Interested candidates please send your resume with a cover letter and expected salary to hr@spca.org.sg. 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. We regret that only short-listed applicants will be notified.

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