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Wildlife Rescuer

Overview

Wildlife rescuers are animal care specialists who save injured or sick wild animals and provide care through recovery.

Description

  • Rescue animals that have been found injured and help wildlife in distress.
  • Examine injured wildlife and provide necessary medical and physical care.
  • Feed, clean, and monitor wildlife.
  • Relocate animals that cannot be released into educational facilities or rescue centres.
  • Educate the public on wildlife conservation through demonstrations and presentations.

Entry requirements

  • You need a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields like Biology, Ecology, or Zoology.
  • Experience is highly valued, so internships or volunteering at animal shelters will help you stand out,.

Salary

$2,800 – 3,200

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

While wildlife rescuers try to release saved animals back into the wild, some animals have to be relocated to wildlife reserves for health and safety reasons.

What to expect

You'll treat injured animals via emergency care, rehabilitation, and safe release. You may need to work 365 days a year, due to emergencies.

Soft
skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with teams and the public.

Stress Tolerance

Able to stay calm and work efficiently during emergencies and rescue situations.

Attention to Detail

Able to monitor animal behaviour and health changes carefully.

Wound Management

Knowledge in treatment and management of animal injuries.

Animal Nutrition

Application and knowledge of dietary needs and feeding practices for various wildlife species.

Physical Strength

Ability to handle and rescue animals safely while minimising stress and injury to both rescuer and wildlife.

Hard
skills

Kalai, Co-Chief Executive of ACRES
"Greater appreciation for wildlife starts with coexisting with them, and not seeing them as a threat."

Kalai, Co-Chief Executive of ACRES

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Frequently asked questions

It is a full-time job with a modest salary as wildlife rescue centres are often non-profit. However, the satisfaction from saving wildlife provides high personal reward.

Consider volunteering at ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society) for wildlife experience. There are also many other rescues for pets and domesticated animals in Singapore.

They use proper protective gear and gentle handling techniques when dealing with injured, frightened, or potentially dangerous animals.

Yes, they need basic veterinary knowledge as they may need to perform first aid for animals.

They use equipment including nets, traps, carriers, and catch poles to safely capture and transport animals.