Animal Caretaker Big Cats AAP Spain (24 hours per week)
- Paid work
- Villena, Spain
Animal Caretaker Big Cats AAP Spain (24 hours per week)
For a position in the Big Cat Team we are now looking for an enthusiastic animal caretaker. If you are interested, we invite you to apply!
AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection is a European animal welfare organization based in The Netherlands. Relying on 50 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating exotic mammals from all over Europe, we run professional rescue in The Netherlands and Spain.
Based on our expertise, AAP advocates for better animal welfare legislation preventing the suffering of exotic animals in Europe. 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 rescue animals in need and advocate for better laws all over Europe. AAP is an internationally renowned expert and our commitment demonstrably makes the difference.
What are you going to do?
You are responsible for the daily care of our Big Cats
In practice your work will largely include cleaning, feeding, observing, providing behavioural enrichment and assisting in the rehabilitation of the animals;
You will monitor the general behaviour of the animals, food and water intake;
Easy maintenance work according to agreements and instructions;
Administrative tasks are part of your work;
You will work according to standard (safety) procedures, protocols and a hands-off policy;
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;
You are managed by the Team leader of the Big Cates team.
What do we offer?
An opportunity to develop yourself in the field of animal care;
A challenging job with a lot of responsibility in an open, professional and international organization with animals and people at its heart, located in a natural environment;
A professional working environment that encourages learning and ownership and provides development opportunities;
A contract for 24 hours per week in a schedule of 3 working days per week.
Salary between 998 and 1223 euo-gross per month x 14 payments,- gross per month (based on 24 hours) depending on relevant work experience. Yearly periodical growth is possible depending on your development.
A good commuting allowance is offered, as well as 30 calendar days of paid holidays (pro-rated).
What do you bring?
Affinity with the work and purpose of AAP and with our core values dedication, accessibility and vigor;
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the husbandry and care of big cats;
Preferably experience with big cat positive reinforcement training and social introductions;
Experience with other large carnivores is an advantage;
Capable of writing and implementing working instructions and procedures;
Good physical condition and the ability to work under stress;
Capable of working independently as well as being a good team player;
You take initiative and are solution-oriented;
You demonstrate discipline to work with protocols;
You like to share knowledge and information;
You are competent in English, which is the 2nd working language in AAP, both spoken and written;
You are willing to work weekends and public holidays;
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 contact Pablo Delgado, team leader of the Big Cat team (email pablo.delgado@aap-primadomus.org).
Please send your application letter and cv before the 8th of November by using the apply button. For questions about the terms of employment, please contact Nuria Hernández, Human Resources Officer (email nuria.hernandez@aap-primadomus.org).
A practical assignment an/or introduction to the work may be part of the application process.
About AAP
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.
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 a good place for them with one of our outplacement partners, such as a sanctuary or suitable zoo.
In Almere we have about 100 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 centre 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 32 employees and 16 volunteers. Our office and facility centre 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!