Trabaja cuidando mamíferos exóticos en un centro de rescate en Países Bajos

Oferta compartida por Laura

AAP Almere (The Netherlands) has an interesting temporary vacancy, see the vacancy below and online to apply!

Animal Caretaker Mammal Department
(temporary for 32 hours from 1st November 2023 till 1st May 2024)

AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) is a European animal welfare organization dedicated to the welfare of exotic animals. It is our mission to end their suffering by rescuing animals in need and advocate for better laws and regulations.

Due to maternity replacement at the Mammal Department we are looking for an enthusiastic animal caretaker for a temporary contract for 6 months. If you are interested, we invite you to apply!
What are you going to do?
· You are responsible for the daily care of the animals at the Mammal department.
· In practice your work will largely include cleaning, feeding, observing, providing behavioral enrichment and assisting in the rehabilitation of the animals.
· You will monitor the general behavior and health of the animals.
· Maintenance work according to agreements and instructions.
· You will work according to AAP (safety) procedures, protocols, policy and work instructions.
· You will be training and guiding a number of volunteers and trainees.
· As a team you work independently and we expect you to be a good team player as well as being able to work independently.
· Administrative tasks are part of your work.
· You are managed by the Team Leader of the department.

What do we offer?
· An inspiring working environment situated in the green heart of Almere. Within easy reach of the cities Amsterdam and Utrecht.
· A position with social value and relevance, within an international company.
· A professional work place that encourages and supports dedication, accessibility and vigorousness.
· An opportunity to develop yourself in the field of animal care.
· A temporary contract for 32 hours per week for 6 months.
· Salary between € 1816 and € 2195 gross per month (based on 32 hours) depending on relevant work experience.
· 8% Holiday allowance on the gross annual salary.
· 24 days holiday per year (based on a full-time contract).
· A good and sustainable pension arrangement.

What do you bring?
· Affinity with the goals of AAP.
· Minimum MBO level 3 (education level NLQF3/ EQF3 or higher).
· Experience in working with exotic mammals in captivity is essential and experience in taking care 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 being a team player.
· Taking initiative.
· Discipline to work with protocols and work ethics.
· Prepared to share knowledge and information.
· Competent in English, both oral and written.
· Capable of working with relevant computer software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc).

Do you want more information or apply directly? Enthusiastic, but still some questions? 

Please call Frank Vugts, Team Leader Mammal Department, Central kitchen and Quarantine, phone number +31 (0)36 5238 773. Send your application letter and cv by using the following link to access this vacancy on our career site and clicking the application button. The closing date is (including) the 1st October 2023.A practical assignment can be part of the application process.Only people with the right to work within Europe will be considered for this application.

Why Stichting AAP?
At AAP we give shape to an ideal in a professional manner: to improve the welfare of abused or neglected exotic mammals from all over Europe. We advocate for better laws and are an internationally renowned expert. Our commitment demonstrably makes the difference.AAP operates two rescue and rehabilitation facilities, one in Almere (the Netherlands) and one in Villena (Spain). We rescue animals from illegal trade, circuses or private owners and help them recover both mentally and physically. When they are rehabilitated and ready to move on, we find them good forever homes in reserves or zoos.In Almere we have 93 employees and more than 200 volunteers. We work in a spacious and modern location, in the middle of the green heart of Almere. Our office and facility center are located on the same grounds as our rescued animals. Nowhere else can you see the result of your work so directly!In Villena we have 24 employees and 16 volunteers.

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Dos puestos de trabajo fijos en un centro de cuidado y rehabilitación de chimpancés

Oferta compartida por Cristina


Animal Caretaker Chimpanzee Complex (24-32 hours per week)


For two permanent positions in the Chimpanzee Complex we are looking for a motivated, passionate animal caretaker for 24 hours and 32 hours per week. If you are interested, we invite you to apply!

The Chimpanzee Complex consists of two departments:
A permanent lifetime-care-centre for ex lab chimpanzees that are infected with HIV, SIV and Hepatitis C. These chimpanzees are not sick but potentially infectious and therefore require special care;
A chimpanzee resocialization unit, temporary intensive care where newly arrived chimpanzees will learn to live in a group again. When the chimpanzees live in stable social groups they will move to other permanent facilities.



What are you going to do?
You are responsible for the daily care of our chimpanzees.
In practice your job will largely include cleaning, feeding, observing, providing behavioural enrichment and assisting in the rehabilitation of the animals.
You will be guiding and training a number of volunteers and students.
You monitor food and water intake and the general behavior and health of the animals.
Administrative tasks are part of your daily routine.
You will be personally responsible for some department wide projects.
You carry out easy maintenance work according to agreements and instructions.
The team is international and self-coordinating. You will work closely with other animal caretakers, forming part of a team of 10 people.
You will work according to standard (safety) procedures, protocols and a hands-off policy.
The Team Leader of the department will manage you.



What do we offer?
An opportunity to develop yourself in the field of animal care.
A position with social value and relevance within an international company with animals and people at its heart.
A very challenging job with a lot of responsibility.
A professional work place that encourages and supports dedication, accessibility and vigorousness.
An inspiring working environment situated in the green heart of Almere. Within easy reach of the cities Amsterdam and Utrecht.
A contract for 24 or 32 hours per week for 12 months with the possibility for a permanent contract after 2 years (2 contracts of 12 months).
Your salary will be between € 1,816 and € 2,376 gross per month (based on 32 hours per week) dependent on relevant work experience, with room for growth within the function.
8% Holiday allowance on the gross annual salary.
24 vacation days per year on a full time basis.
A good and sustainable pension arrangement.



What do you bring?
Affinity with the goals of AAP.
An accredited Animal Care or animal related qualification (education level EQF3 or higher) is required.
Minimum 1 year experience in working with primates in captivity is essential.
An Article 12 or 13 Certificate (Law concerning Animal Experimentation in the Netherlands), which allows you to work with laboratory animals, is preferred.
Good physical condition and ability to work under stress.
Capable of working independently as well as being a good team player.
Discipline to work according to protocols and work ethics.
Good at taking initiative and capable of setting priorities.
Prepared to share knowledge and information.
Competent in English, both oral and written (English Common European Framework level B1).
Prepared to work 1 weekend day per week and some public holidays.
Capable of working with relevant computer software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc).
Competencies for this job: Flexibility, accuracy, collaboration and planning and organization.


For more information or to apply directly?


Enthusiastic, but still have some questions? Please call Marianne Versloot, Team Leader Primates on +31 (0)36 523 87 87. Please apply by using the application link before 6th of January 2023.

A practical assignment can be part of the application process.


Please note that only people with the right to work within Europe will be considered for this application.


Why Stichting AAP?


At AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) we give shape to an ideal in a professional manner: to improve the welfare of abused or neglected exotic mammals from all over Europe. We advocate for better laws and are an internationally renowned expert. Our commitment demonstrably makes the difference.

AAP operates two rescue and rehabilitation facilities, one in the Netherlands (Stichting AAP Almere) and one in Spain (AAP Primadomus). We shelter animal rescued from illegal trade, circuses, animal-testing laboratories or private owners. For many animals, we find suitable homes in reserves, zoos and animal parks.


In Almere we have 92 employees and more than 200 volunteers. We work in a spacious and modern location, in the middle of the green heart of Almere. Our office and facility center are located on the same grounds as our rescued animals. Nowhere else can you see the result of your work so directly!
Check out our website www.aap.eu and follow our stories on social media!

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Trabaja cuidando grandes felinos (España)

Please note that only applications in English will be considered for this vacancy!

EXPERIENCED CARETAKER BIG CATS

Número de vacante
2018-09-PRECBC
Fecha de cierre
29/10/2018
Salario
between € 1.009,- and € 1.220,- gross per month (x 14 payments) based on a 32 hour working week
Ubicación
Primadomus (Spain)
Horas por semana
32

INSCRÍBETE


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 115 paid staff and more than 220 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 started rescuing big cats. The Big Cat Department consists of three buildings with extensive outside enclosures able to house up to 50 animals.


For the Big Cat Department in AAP Primadomus (Spain) we are now looking for an enthusiastic:


EXPERIENCED CARETAKER BIG CATS
(32 HOURS PER WEEK)


Your role

As an experienced caretaker you are responsible for the daily care of the lions, tigers, leopards and other wild cats housed in our rescue centre. The practical work consist mainly of cleaning, feeding, observing, providing behavioural enrichment, assisting the work of our veterinarian, animal training and assisting in the rehabilitation of the big cats. You will be part of a small team of experienced caretakers working according to standard procedures and a hands-off policy. You will guide other less experienced caretakers, 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
Affinity with the ideals and goals of AAP
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the husbandry of with big cats
Preferably experience with big cat positive reinforcement training and social introductions
Experience with other large carnivores will be an advantage
Capable of writing and implement working instructions and procedures
Good understanding of field-specific exhibit requirements
In good physical shape and able to handle stress
Capable of working independently but also as a team player
Prepared to share knowledge and information
Competent in both oral and written English
Capable of working with relevant computer programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)



We offer

We are offering a position with a great deal of responsibility. This will take place in an open and professional organization with animals and people at its heart, located in a natural environment.

Your salary based on relevant working experience is between € 1.009,- and € 1.220,- gross per month (x 14 payments) based on a 32 hour working week, with the possibility to grow each year according you development.


Want to know more or apply right away?
For further information send an email to Pablo Delgado, - pablo.delgado@aap.nl, mobile +34 661 940 442– Team Leader Big Cat Department AAP Primadomus.
Send your application letter and CV in English before October 29th, using the red application button on our site or by e-mail to working.at@aap.nl, mentioning number 2018-09-PRECBC to the attention of Elly Koppers, Team manager Human Resources.

Please note that only applications in English will be considered for this vacancy!

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

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