2 EXPERIENCED ANIMAL CARETAKERS
Functionreference
2018-10-RRACMQ
Closing date
10/10/2018
Salary
€
1.515,- and € 1.832,- gross per month (based on 32 hrs)
Location
AAP
Almere
Hours per week
Temporary
for 32 hours per week
The goal and ideal of AAP is to improve the welfare of
abused or neglected exotic mammals from all over Europe in a professional
manner. This is achieved by providing shelter to exotic animals that were
illegally traded, or that were housed at circuses, laboratories, or private
owners. For most animals we will find suitable homes in zoos, reserves or in
our own sanctuary, after rehabilitation in our centres.
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.
AAP operates from their two locations in Almere (The
Netherlands) and Villena (Alicante, Spain). In total, we employ about 115
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 Mammal Department and the Quarantine, both in
Almere, we are looking for
2 Experienced Animal
Caretakers
(Temporary for 32 hours
per week)
Your role
As an Experienced Animal Caretaker, you are responsible
for the daily care of exotic mammals, including primates. In practice your work
will largely include cleaning, feeding, doing observations, providing
behavioural enrichment and assisting in the rehabilitation of the animals. You
will be working in a small team of experienced caretakers according to standard
(safety) procedures, protocols and a hands-off protocol. You will be giving
directions and guidance to a number of trainees and (foreign) volunteers. The
team is self-directing and we therefore expect you to be a good team player as
well as being able to work independently. For veterinary and behavioral issues
you will work closely with our specialist teams. You are hierarchically managed
by the team leader of the department. You are independent enough to take charge
of the department in absence of your team leader.
Requirements
Affinity with the goals of AAP * minimum MBO level 3
(NLQF3 / EQF 3) * proven work experience with exotic mammals in a zoo, rescue
centre or similar work environment * 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
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. We are
offering you a temporary position of 12 months with possibility of extension.
The start date for the Mammal Department is 1st of November and for the
Quarantine 1st of January. The salary ranges between € 1.515,-
and € 1.832,- gross per month (based on 32 hrs) depending on relevant work
experience.
Want to know more or apply
right away?
For further information call Iris van der
Eerden, Team leader Mammal Department or Frank Vugts, Team leader Quarantine;
phone number +31 (0)36 523 87 87. Send your application letter and CV before the 10th of October using the red application button on our site or by
e-mail to working.at@aap.nl, mentioning number 2018-10-RRACMQ, attn. Elly Koppers,
Team manager HR.
A practical assignment is part of the application
process.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
