Health and Life Sciences Discipline
Ref. no : C/CW-HLS/L(PC&G)/08/26-AP1

Major Duties:
(a)  To perform teaching duties, including supervision of student projects and fieldwork placement;
(b)  To conduct classes and practical training in pet grooming techniques;
(c)  To supervise and coordinate staff in performing teaching duties, operating and maintaining training facilities, conducting trade test, and carrying out relevant support duties;
(d)  To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration;
(e)  To develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials;
(f)   To assist in validation and accreditation of programmes;
(g)  To implement quality assurance policies including health and safety procedures for training activities;
(h)  To assist in budgeting, fund control and acquisition of equipment and materials for the
workshops; and 
(i)   To participate in networking with industry / industrial attachments, departmental projects and
functions including but not limited to consultancy services, research studies, seminars and exhibitions

Requirements :
(a)  A recognised degree in Health and Life Sciences, preferably in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Veterinary Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, or related field, preferably with a postgraduate qualification; 
(b)  At least 3 years’ relevant teaching and / or industry experience in animal science or pet care industry;
(c)  Accreditation as a Class A / B / C Pet Groomer from a recognised professional grooming association would be an advantage;
(d)  Good communication, teaching and facilitation skills in both English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua;
(e)  Good linkage with the industry would be an advantage.

Notes:
(1)  Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
(2)  Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a written assessment.
(3)  The work location is in IVE (Chai Wan). 
(4)  The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and/or outside campus.

Application Procedures:
Interested applicants should apply for the post via email.  A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 7/2026)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to vtcjob-hroap@vtc.edu.hk.  Candidates should take note of the following:

(1)  Completed application form (VTC-1) and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with a file size below 10MB.
(2)  The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Siu-lam.pdf”.
(3)  For the email subject, please cite “Application for Lecturer (Pet Care and Grooming) (Ref. No.: C/CW-HLS/L(PC&G)/08/26-AP1)”.
(4)  Original and copy of other supporting documents are to be provided at a later stage upon request.

Closing date for application: 25 August 2026

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.

Download Application Form in PDF format