Join Our Team as an Animal Welfare Officer (Part-Time)
We are looking for a caring, responsible, and dedicated Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) to join our team. If you love animals and are seeking flexible part-time work, we warmly welcome your application.
This position is open to retirees, homemakers, and students aged 18 years and above.
The Animal Care Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the treatment, care, and overall well-being of animals in our shelter. You will help execute prescribed treatment and enrichment plans to support their welfare and potential adoption.
This role is largely based in a semi-outdoor environment, and applicants must be physically fit. On occasion, you may be required to assist Animal Rescue Officers with difficult rescue cases.
Employment Options
Option 1: Permanent Part-Time (Fixed Schedule)
Fixed working days and hours
Minimum 4 hours per working day
Stable and consistent weekly schedule
Suitable for those seeking long-term, steady part-time work
Option 2: Flexible Part-Time
Choose a few working days per week
Minimum 4 hours per working day
Work schedule arranged and confirmed in advance
Suitable for students, retirees, or individuals seeking flexible work arrangements
Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Cleaning and sanitising animal enclosures, ensuring a safe environment
Feeding and administering medication to animals
Washing and sterilising feeding equipment
Observing animals for signs of disease or injury and reporting to the Shelter Supervisor or Executive
Bathing animals according to schedule and maintaining cleanliness
Exercising animals and conducting enrichment programmes
Completing required checklists to support overall shelter operations
Working closely with the Shelter Manager and Animal Care Executives to execute enrichment, treatment, and rehabilitation plans
Conducting adoption appointments and screening potential adopters
Providing post-adoption support
Supporting ad-hoc events and organisation-led projects
Job Requirements:
Able to communicate in written and spoken English
Experience working with animals is an advantage (not compulsory)
Strong passion for animal welfare
Meticulous and detail-oriented
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Physically fit and comfortable working in a semi-outdoor environment
* 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 shortlisted applicants will be notified.
