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HONG KONG JOB VACANCY – IMMEDIATE HIRING
ANIMAL RECEIVING ASSISTANT
Animal Care and Reception Assistant
SPCA HONG KONG
Work Location: Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Position: Animal Receiving Assistant
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Shift Work
Salary: HK$18,000–25,000 per month*
POSITION OVERVIEW
SPCA Hong Kong is seeking responsible and dedicated individuals to join its animal-care team as an Animal Receiving Assistant.
The position supports the daily reception and care of animals received by the facility. Responsibilities include assisting with animal intake, basic animal care, maintaining cleanliness, monitoring animal conditions, updating records, and supporting foster and adoption activities.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates who have a genuine interest in animal welfare, are patient and responsible, and are comfortable working directly with animals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
– Receive animals according to established procedures.
– Assist with initial checks and collection of relevant animal information.
– Maintain accurate animal identification and records.
– Provide food and water according to instructions.
– Clean cages, animal rooms, feeding areas, and activity spaces.
– Maintain a clean, safe, hygienic, and comfortable environment.
– Assist with basic animal-care procedures.
– Monitor animals’ physical condition and behaviour.
– Report changes or special care requirements to responsible staff.
– Safely handle and move animals when required.
– Prepare food, bedding, cleaning materials, and other supplies.
– Maintain animal-care equipment and facilities.
– Assist in preparing animals for foster care or adoption.
– Support animal-welfare and care activities.
– Provide basic assistance to visitors within the scope of the role.
– Follow all workplace, hygiene, health, and safety procedures.
– Perform other duties related to animal care and facility operations as required.
REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience in animal care is an advantage, but candidates without professional experience may also be considered.
Applicants should:
– Have a genuine interest in animals and animal welfare.
– Be patient, gentle, responsible, and reliable.
– Be comfortable working with cats, dogs, and other animals.
– Be willing to perform cleaning and routine animal-care duties.
– Be able to follow instructions and established procedures.
– Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
– Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
– Be physically capable of performing routine care and cleaning duties.
– Be willing to work shifts.
– Demonstrate discipline, attentiveness, and professionalism.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Experience in the following areas may be beneficial:
– Pet shops
– Catteries
– Animal shelters
– Pet hotels
– Veterinary clinics or hospitals
– Pet grooming
– Pet boarding
– Animal rescue
– Animal-care services
– Animal adoption centres
However, professional experience is not the only consideration. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, sense of responsibility, and ability to follow training and procedures are also important.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
This position involves regular, direct interaction with animals and is not limited to animal handling or interaction.
Daily duties may include cleaning cages and animal areas, changing bedding, preparing food and water, assisting with animal movement, maintaining records, and following hygiene and safety procedures.
Candidates should be comfortable working with animals that may have different personalities, behaviours, backgrounds, and care requirements.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Successful candidates may receive practical training in areas such as:
– Safe animal handling
– Animal reception procedures
– Feeding and watering routines
– Hygiene and cleaning procedures
– Animal behaviour observation
– Record keeping
– Basic animal-care procedures
The experience may provide useful skills for future careers in animal care, pet care, animal welfare, shelter operations, veterinary support, and related fields.
JOB BENEFITS
– Monthly salary of approximately HK$18,000–25,000*
– Full-time employment
– Shift-work opportunity
– Practical experience in animal care
– Training and workplace development
– Experience in an animal-welfare environment
– Potential career development within the animal-care and pet-care sector
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
This position may be suitable for individuals who genuinely enjoy working with animals and are interested in developing professional experience in animal care.
Ideal candidates should be patient, responsible, attentive, physically capable, and willing to handle both animal-care and cleaning responsibilities.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Working as an Animal Receiving Assistant can provide practical experience in an animal-care and welfare environment.
The experience may be relevant to future roles such as Animal Care Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, Cattery Assistant, Pet Care Worker, Animal Shelter Staff, Pet Boarding Staff, and other animal-care positions.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates interested in this position may contact the recruitment contact below for further information regarding application requirements, recruitment procedures, required documents, selection stages, and current job availability.
WhatsApp: 6289 2222
Salary and employment details are subject to applicable requirements, recruitment procedures, and current vacancy availability.
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