Yirui Heng
Deputy Vice President, Veterinary Healthcare
Mandai Wildlife Group
Dr Yirui Heng is deputy vice president of vet healthcare and scientific programmes at Mandai Wildlife Group, where he leads veterinary operations and clinical care across the precinct and Singapore’s wider wildlife population.
A specialist in zoological medicine, he brings expertise in evidence-based animal healthcare, wildlife conservation and veterinary capacity-building across Asia.
Heng is a board-certified specialist in zoological medicine, recognised for caring for diverse wildlife species and integrating scientific research, conservation, and animal welfare into veterinary practice.
Alongside his clinical responsibilities, Heng plays a key role in developing the next generation of zoo and wildlife veterinarians.
He oversees and mentors veterinary specialists through Mandai Wildlife Group’s zoological medicine residency programmes and helped establish Asia’s first zoological medicine residency aligned with international specialist accreditation pathways.
Through this work, he is helping to strengthen veterinary training and raise professional standards across the region.
Heng’s contribution to zoological medicine extends beyond individual animal care, encompassing professional education, clinical leadership and the development of veterinary expertise.
By advancing specialist training and promoting evidence-based approaches to wildlife healthcare, he supports improved animal welfare and broader conservation outcomes, helping to strengthen the future of zoological medicine in Asia and internationally.
