Experienced Caretakers

AAP – Rescue centre for Exotic Mammals

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 70 paid staff and more than 100 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.

Due to maternity leave for the Quarantine Department and Primate Department as part of the Cluster Rescue and Rehabilitation, with immediate effect we are looking for

Experienced Caretakers m/f
(24-32 hours per week temporary from 4 till 11 months)

Quarantine Department

As an Experienced Caretaker you are responsible for the daily care of the mammals, including primates and chimpanzees. In Quarantine you will work with mostly solitary housed species. Animals in quarantine are to be examined, treated, rehabilitated and prepared to go to a resocialisation department.

Primate Department

As an Experienced Caretaker you are responsible for the daily care of the primates. At the Primate Department you will help to socialise various primate species and prepare them for outplacement.

Your role
The practical work for a large part will consist of cleaning, feeding, observing, providing behavioural enrichment and assisting to rehabilitate animals. You will work in a team of experienced caretakers operating according to standard procedures and a hands-off policy. You will direct and guide a number of trainees and (foreign) volunteers. You will undertake a number of administrative tasks as a part of your job. You are flexible enough to work Saturdays or Sundays. The department’s Team Leader will direct you.

Requirements
Affinity with the goals of AAP * a 3-year MBO-opleiding dierenverzorging (Animal Care qualification EQF 3) * a minimum of 1 year of experience working with exotic animals * knowledge of primates on a species level is a plus * good physical shape and ability to work under stress * prepared to work weekends * capable of working independently as well as a team player * taking the initiative * disciplined to work with protocols * prepared to share knowledge and information * competent in both oral and written English * capable of working with relevant computer software (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 green environment. The salary ranges between € 1441,- and € 1743,- gross per month (bases on 32 hrs) depending on relevant work experience. The jobs are temporary from 4 till 11 months. We prefer  someone who is available immediately.

Want to know more or apply right away?
For further information call Frank Vugts, Team Leader Quarantine Department or Huub Vlemmix, Team Leader Primate Department, phone number +31 (0)36 523 87 87. Check our website for further information about AAP:  www.aap.nl
Send your application letter and CV before 22^th of November, mentioning number 2014-13-OREDV, 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. Please motivate your choice of department in your application.

A practical assignment is part of the application process.

Experienced Caretakers

AAP – Rescue centre for Exotic Mammals

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 70 paid staff and more than 100 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 Quarantine Department and Primate Department as part of the Cluster Rescue and Rehabilitation,  we are looking for  enthusiastic

Experienced Caretakers m/f
(24-32 hours per week)

Quarantine Department (24-32 hours per week)

As an Experienced Caretaker you are responsible for the daily care of the mammals, including primates and chimpanzees. In Quarantine you will work with mostly solitary housed species. Animals in quarantine are to be examined, treated, rehabilitated and prepared to go to a resocialisation department.

Primate Department (24 hours per week)

As an Experienced Caretaker you are responsible for the daily care of the primates. At the Primate Department you will help to socialise various primate species and prepare them for outplacement.

Your role
The practical work for a large part will consist of cleaning, feeding, observing, providing behavioural enrichment and assisting to rehabilitate animals. You will work in a team of experienced caretakers operating according to standard procedures and a hands-off policy. You will direct and guide a number of trainees and (foreign) volunteers. You will undertake a number of administrative tasks as a part of your job. You are flexible enough to work Saturdays or Sundays. The department’s Team Leader will direct you.

Requirements
Affinity with the ideals and goals of AAP * minimum of a 3-year MBO-opleiding dierenverzorging (Animal Care qualification) * a minimum of 1 year of experience working with exotic animals * knowledge of primates on a species level is a plus * good physical shape and immune to stress * prepared to work weekends * capable of working independently as well as a team player * taking the initiative * disciplined to work with protocols * prepared to share knowledge and information * competent in both oral and written English * capable of working with relevant computer software (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 green environment. The commencing salary ranges between € 1441,- and € 1743,- gross per month (bases on 32 hrs) depending on relevant work experience, with annual growth possibilities. The job is temporary till end 2014. The function for the Quarantine is temporary till end 2014. 

  

Want to know more or apply right away?
For further information call Frank Vugts, Teamleader Quarantine Department or Huub Vlemmix, Teamleader Primate Department, phone number +31 (0)36 523 87 87. Check our website for further information about AAP:  www.aap.nl
Send your application letter and CV before 2^th of April, mentioning number 2014-04-OREDV, 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. Please motivate your choice of department in your application.

A practical assignment is part of the application process.

Did you know that Zoo/Aquarium vacancies posted here reach more people in more zoos around the world than in any other publication?

Please Mention

 Zoo News Digest

should you apply for this post

For regular updated Zoo News, Views, Reviews and Vacancies please visit
 Zoo News Digest
on

Please Visit
The Zoo Professionals Book Store
if you are looking for a book. This is an Amazon affiliate and you will get a good deal

also
 you can subscribe to the largest and longest established zoo related ezine
by clicking

HERE

To advertise in Zoo News Digest please see HERE 

Money for Free

If you can write, you can earn. Write about what you like or what you know about. Build up a passive income which will earn you money daily. No catch, no charge. Click on the link below and you could start earning today

Experienced Caretakers

AAP – Rescue centre for Exotic Mammals

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 70 paid staff and more than 100 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 Quarantine Department and Primate Resocialisation Department as part of the Cluster Rescue and Rehabilitation,  we are looking for  enthusiastic

Experienced Caretakers m/f
(24-32 hours per week)

Quarantine Department

In Quarantine you will work with mostly solitary housed species. Animals in quarantine are to be examined, treated, rehabilitated and prepared to go to a resocialisation department.

Primate Resocialisation Department

At the Primate Resocialisation Department you will help to socialise various primate species and prepare them for outplacement.

Your role
As an Experienced Caretaker you are responsible for the daily care of the mammals, including primates or chimpanzees. The practical work for a large part will consist of cleaning, feeding, observing, providing behavioural enrichment and assisting to rehabilitate animals. You will work in a team of experienced caretakers operating according to standard procedures and a hands-off policy. Depending on the department you will direct and guide a number of trainees and (foreign) volunteers. You will undertake a number of administrative tasks as a part of your job. You are flexible enough to work Saturdays or Sundays. The department’s Team Leader will direct you.

Requirements
Affinity with the ideals and goals of AAP * minimum of a 3-year MBO-opleiding dierenverzorging (Animal Care qualification) * a minimum of 1 year of experience working with exotic animals * knowledge of primates on a species level is a plus * good physical shape and immune to stress * prepared to work weekends * capable of working independently as well as a team player * taking the initiative * disciplined to work with protocols * prepared to share knowledge and information * competent in both oral and written English * capable of working with relevant computer software (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 green environment. The commencing salary ranges between € 1441,- and € 1743,- gross per month (bases on 32 hrs) depending on relevant work experience, with annual growth possibilities. The job is temporary till end 2014. 

Want to know more or apply right away?
For further information call Frank Vugts, Teamleader Quarantine Department or Huub Vlemmix, Teamleader Primate Resocialisation Department, phone number +31 (0)36 523 87 87. Check our website for further information about AAP:  www.aap.nl
Send your application letter and CV before 29^th of March, mentioning number 2014-04-OREDV, 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. Please motivate your choice of department in your application.

A practical assignment is part of the application process.

Did you know that Zoo/Aquarium vacancies posted here reach more people in more zoos around the world than in any other publication?

Please Mention

 Zoo News Digest

should you apply for this post

For regular updated Zoo News, Views, Reviews and Vacancies please visit
 Zoo News Digest
on

Please Visit
The Zoo Professionals Book Store
if you are looking for a book. This is an Amazon affiliate and you will get a good deal

also
 you can subscribe to the largest and longest established zoo related ezine
by clicking

HERE

To advertise in Zoo News Digest please see HERE 

Money for Free

If you can write, you can earn. Write about what you like or what you know about. Build up a passive income which will earn you money daily. No catch, no charge. Click on the link below and you could start earning today

Experienced Caretaker

For the department Mammals of our Rescue and Rehabilitation Cluster we are looking for a temporary

Experienced Caretaker m/f
(24 hours per week)

Role and responsibilities
As an Experienced Caretaker, you are responsible for the daily care for exotic mammals and small primates. In practice your work will largely include cleaning, feeding, doing observations, providing behavioral enrichment and assisting in the rehabilitation of the animals. You will be working in a team of experienced caretakers according to fixed procedures and a hands-off protocol. You will be giving directions and guidance to a number of trainees and (foreign) volunteers. Your job will also include a number of administrative tasks. You’re part of a small team, you work well with others but are also able to work independently. The department’s team leader will give you direction. Your workdays will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You are flexible to work during holidays. For this vacancy we are looking for a candidate with proven relevant (paid) experience that is available from the 1st of March.

The applicant
Feeling for the goals of AAP * A minimum of a 3 years MBO-Animal Care qualification * experience working with exotic mammals * in good physical shape * prepared to work during the weekend * able to work independently, but also possessing the necessary team spirit * takes the initiative and is immune to stress * disciplined to work with protocols * prepared to share knowledge and information * good oral and written expressive ability in English * capable of working with relevant computer programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc).

Terms of placement
We’re offering you a very challenging job with a lot of personal responsibility in an open, professional and international organization with animals and people at its heart, located in a natural environment. It is a temporary contract till the end of the year (with possible extension). Your starting salary varies between € 1.081,- and € 1.307,- per month gross (based on 24 hours) depending on relevant work experience.

To apply or want to know more
For further information call Iris van der Eerden, team leader of the department Mammals, on phone number +31 (0)36 523 87 87 or mail to: iris.van.der.eerden@aap.nl

Send your application letter and CV (preferably) by e-mail to working.at@aap.nl or by post to Stichting AAP, Kemphaanpad 1, Postbus 50313, 1305 AH Almere, Attn. Elly Koppers, Personnel Coordinator, before 12^th February, mentioning number 2014-01-OREDVZD.

 Carrying out a practical assignment is part of the application procedure.

Did you know that Zoo/Aquarium vacancies posted here reach more people in more zoos around the world than in any other publication?

Please Mention

 Zoo News Digest

should you apply for this post

For regular updated Zoo News, Views, Reviews and Vacancies please visit
 Zoo News Digest
on

Please Visit
The Zoo Professionals Book Store
if you are looking for a book. This is an Amazon affiliate and you will get a good deal

also
 you can subscribe to the largest and longest established zoo related ezine
by clicking

HERE

To advertise in Zoo News Digest please see HERE 

Money for Free

If you can write, you can earn. Write about what you like or what you know about. Build up a passive income which will earn you money daily. No catch, no charge. Click on the link below and you could start earning today

Experienced Caretakers - Foundation AAP

Experienced Caretakers

(24 to 32 hours per week)

Foundation AAP

Almere

The Netherlands

Your part
As an Experienced Caretaker, you are responsible for the daily care for our mammals, including primates or chimpanzees. In practice your work will largely include cleaning, feeding, observation, behavioural enrichment and assisting in the rehabilitation of the animals. You’ll be working in a team of experienced caretakers according to fixed procedures and a hands-off protocol. Depending on which department you work in, there is a possibility you’ll be giving directions and guidance to a number of (foreign) volunteers/interns. Your job will also include a number of administrative tasks. You’re part of the team, you work well with others and you’re flexible enough to work Saturdays or Sundays. The department’s team leader will give you direction.

Your experience
* 3 relevant years of MBO-Dierenverzorging (Animal Care) or a minimum of 3 years experience with exotics
* experience in taking care of exotics, knowledge of primate species and in particular chimpanzees is a plus
* in good physical shape
* prepared to work during the weekend
* able to work independently, but also possessing the necessary team spirit
* prepared to share knowledge and information
* good oral expressive ability in English
* capable of working with relevant computer programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc).

Our offer
We’re offering you a very challenging job with a lot of personal responsibility in an open, fast growing, professional organisation with animals and people at its heart, located in a natural environment. Your commencing salary is € 1655,00 per month gross (based on 40 hrs), with annual growth possibilities.


About AAP
At Foundation AAP we give shape to our ideal in a professional manner: to improve the welfare of abused or neglected exotic apes and small to medium-sized mammals from all over Europe. For one thing we do this by providing shelter for animals from the illegal trade, circuses, animal testing laboratories or simply private owners. For most animals we find suitable new homes in reserves, zoos or in our own permanent shelter in the south of Spain.

AAP also works to prevent welfare issues by actively exercising influence through both Dutch and European policy-makers and decision-makers in this area, and working work with domestic and foreign professional parties on an active and strategic level. Furthermore, AAP is an internationally authoritative knowledge centre.

There are about 70 people on our pay roll and we have an equal number of volunteers, established on a spacious and modern location in the middle of the green area near Almere. Nowhere else would you be able to see the result of your efforts so directly: each animal taken to our grounds and into our care, recuperates. You will be part of a tight, professional group of colleagues: from caretaker to fundraiser, all with the same ideal purpose.

To Apply
For further information call
Constantine Kasule, Chimpanzee Complex team leader, on phone number +31 (0)36 523 87 87,
or Carolien Grim, Quarantine team leader, on phone number +31 (0)36 523 87 87.
Check our website for further information: http://www.aap.nl/

Send your application letter and CV (preferably) by e-mail to working.at@aap.nl or by post to
Stichting AAP,
Kemphaanpad 1,
Postbus 50313,
1305 AH Almere,
Attn. Elly Koppers,
Personnel Coordinator,

before 5 May 2011, mentioning number 2011-09-OREDV.

Carrying out a practical assignment is part of the application procedure.

***

Please Mention
 Zoo News Digest
should you apply for this post

For regular updated Zoo News, Views, Reviews and Vacancies please visit
 Zoo News Digest
on

Please Visit
The Zoo Professionals Book Store
if you are looking for a book. This is an Amazon affiliate and you will get a good deal

also
 you can subscribe to the largest and longest established zoo related ezine
by clicking

HERE

To advertise in Zoo News Digest please see HERE 

Money for Free

If you can write, you can earn. Write about what you like or what you know about. Build up a passive income which will earn you money daily. No catch, no charge. Click on the link below and you could start earning today