ANIMAL CARETAKER
PRIMATE DEPARTMENT (M/F)
The goal and ideal
of AAP is to improve the welfare of abused or neglected primates and small- to
medium-sized exotic mammals from all over Europe in a professional manner. This
is achieved by
providing shelter to animals’ victim of illegal trade, circuses, animal-testing laboratories or
private individuals. For most animals we will find suitable homes worldwide in reserves, zoos or in
our own permanent shelter in the south of Spain.
AAP is also actively
and strategically involved in animal welfare issues by influencing both Dutch and 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.
We employ about 90
paid staff and more than 200 volunteers. AAP is situated in the middle of a green area near
Almere. There is nowhere else you would directly see the result of your efforts – each
animal taken into our care makes a recovery. AAP distinguishes itself by having an enormous passion
and a professional, open culture. Our core values, accessibility, dedication and
inventiveness form important guidelines.
For the Primate
department we are looking for an enthusiastic
ANIMAL CARETAKER
PRIMATE DEPARTMENT (M/F)
(24-32 HOURS PER
WEEK)
Your role
You are carrying out
tasks regarding the daily care of the primates.
The practical work
consists for a large part of cleaning, feeding, observing, providing
behavioural enrichment and assisting to rehabilitate the animals. You will
monitor food and water intake and the general behaviour of the animals and
communicate to the experienced caretaker. Easy maintenance work according to
agreements and instructions and administrative tasks are part of your work. You
will work according to standard (safety) procedures, protocols and a hands-off
policy. The team is self directing and we therefore expect you to be a good
team player as well as being able to work independently. You are hierarchically
managed by the team leader of the department. You work in a large team of
experienced caretakers.
Requirements
Affinity with the
goals of AAP * minimum MBO level 3 (Animal Care qualification NLQF3 / EQF 3) *
experience in working with exotic animals and knowledge of primates is a plus *
good physical condition and ability to work under stress * prepared to work weekends
and Public Holidays * capable of working independently as well as a team player
* taking initiative * disciplined to work with protocols * prepared to share
knowledge and information * competent in both spoken and written English * capable of working with
relevant computer software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
We offer
We are offering you
an opportunity to develop yourself in the field of animal care. It is 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
green environment. The salary ranges between € 1.495,- and € 1.807,- gross per
month (based on 32 hrs) depending on relevant work experience.
Want to know more or
apply right away?
For further
information call Huub Vlemmix, Team Leader Primate Department, phone number +31
(0)36 523 87 87.
Send your application letter and CV before the 5th of June by
e-mail to working.at@aap.nl, mentioning number 2017-07-RRACPR, attn. Elly
Koppers, Team manager HR.
A practical
assignment is part of the application process.
Closing date for
applications 05/06/2017
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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