Experienced Big Cat Caretaker
AAP
Primadomus – Rescue centre for Exotic Mammals
The work and goals of AAP are to improve, in a professional
manner, the welfare of abused or neglected primates and small to medium sized exotic
mammals from all over Europe. This is achieved by providing shelter for animals from the
illegal trade, circuses or private individuals. For most of the animals we find
suitable homes worldwide in reserves, zoos, or in our own permanent shelter.
AAP is also actively and strategically involved in animal welfare
issues by influencing European policy and decision-makers in this field and
working together with professional groups at home and abroad. Furthermore, AAP
is an international authoritative knowledge centre.
AAP carries out this work from their 2 locations, one located in
Almere (The Netherlands) and one in Villena (Alicante, Spain). In total, we employ about 90 paid staff and more than 150 volunteers. The
Spanish department is AAP Primadomus and is located at the foot of the Sierra
de Salinas, one of the most important natural protected environments of
Villena. AAP
distinguishes itself by having an enormous passion and a professional, open
culture. Our core values, accessibility, dedication and inventiveness form
important guidelines of our culture. In
April 2015 AAP Primadomus will start rescuing Big Cats. We are looking
for;
Experienced
Big Cat Caretaker m/f
(40 hours per week, starting March 2015)
Your role
As an experienced caretaker you are responsible for the daily care of the big
cats rescued and housed in our centre. The practical work for a large part will
consist of cleaning, feeding, observing, providing behavioural enrichment,
assisting the work of our veterinarian during regular medical checks, animal trainings
and assisting in the rehabilitation of the big cats. You will be part of a team
of experienced caretakers working according to standard procedures and a
hands-off policy. You will direct and guide other less experienced caretakers
and number of trainees and (foreign) volunteers, undertake a number of
administrative tasks and be flexible enough to work Saturdays or Sundays. The
department’s team leader will direct you.
Requirements
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Affinity with the ideals and goals of AAP
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Minimum
of 3 years of experience with the husbandry of big cat
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Preferably
experience with big cat positive reinforcement training
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Preferably
experience with the rehabilitation of big cats and social introductions
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Capable
of writing and implement working instructions and procedures
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In
good physical shape and able to handle stress
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Capable
of working independently but also as a team player
·
Takes the initiative
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Prepared
to share knowledge and information
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Competent
in both oral and written English
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Is adaptable to live in a remote place and
a driving licence is acquired.
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Capable
of working with relevant computer programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
We offer
We are offering you a very challenging job with a lot of responsibility in an open,
professional and international organisation with animals and people at its
heart, located in a natural environment. The commencing salary is € 1.348 gross
per month (x 14 payments).
Want to know more or apply right away?
For further information send an email to Olga Bellon, olga.bellon@aap.nl,
mobile +34 661 877 595– Team Leader AAP Primadomus
Send your application letter and CV before
31th December 2014, mentioning number 2014-14-PREDV, preferably by
e-mail to working.at@aap.nl,
or by mail to Stichting AAP, Kemphaanpad 1, Postbus 50313, 1305 AH Almere,
Attn. Elly Koppers, Personnel Coordinator.
A practical assignment is part of the application process.
