[Forum] vacante para cuidador de primates

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    *Vacancy number*  	   	2007-13-PDEDVSP EN
*Closing date* 	  	October 12th 2007




Stichting AAP, a sanctuary for exotic animals, is a European shelter for 
primates and other non-indigenous mammals. The animals that end up with 
AAP in Almere, the Netherlands, often come from illegal trade, circuses, 
animal laboratories or from private persons. After a period of intensive 
care, most animals find a new home with the help of AAP. For animals 
that cannot be placed elsewhere, the organization has developed special 
retirement centres, among others in Spain. AAP Life Time Care Center 
Primadomus is currently being built on the Spanish east coast, near by 
Alicante. The first group of animals which in 2008 will move to 
Primadomus, will be a group of 11 chimpanzees. In the future there will 
be place for hundreds of animals.
Experienced Caretaker  (m/f)
*circa 40 hours a week*

Job description
In this challenging and independent job you will be responsible for the 
daily care of the Chimpanzees and in the future possible other mammels. 
In actual practice, your job will mainly consist of cleaning, feeding, 
observing and giving behaviour enrichment. Also some administrative task 
will be part of your job. You are able to work in a small yet closely 
involved team and are able to work weekends and holidays. You will 
report to the Coordinator at Primadomus. Of course you will receive the 
necessary support from our staff in the Netherlands concerning among 
others, ethology, food and veterinary business.


In the beginning you will be a member of a small (international) team 
from 3 to 5 people and possibly a few volunteers. This number may grow, 
depending on the number of other animals that will be placed in the future.
For this job we are looking for a *pioneer* who wants to take care of 
our animals in our Life Time Care Center Primadomus.



Job requirements
We would like to contact you if you think you meet the following criteria


    * Commitment to and understanding of AAP's idealistic policy
    * A relevant degree of 3 years animal caretaking or minimal 3 years
      experience in working with primates
    * You have experience in working with exotic animals, preference
      when you have experience with primates
    * You are physically fit
    * You can work independently, but you are also a teamplayer and are
      willing to share knowledge and information
    * You have knowledge of the English language on MBO level.
      Preferably knowledge of Spanisch lanuage or able to learn
    * You have basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
    * You have good social and communicative skills You have your
      driving licence.




Salary
Salary/funding: The salary is 1.225,00 euro per month, gross and based 
on a 40 hours workweek. We offer a challenging job with a lot of 
responsibility in an open, rapidly growing, professional organisation in 
a natural environment where animals and humans are at the centre. Check 
our website for futher information: www.aap.nl.


For more information
Want to know more? Ask Eva Schippers, head of Rehabilition for further 
details (tel. +31(0)36 5238787)


To apply
Send your application letter and CV before *12 Oktober 2007*, stating 
number 2007-13-PDEDVSP, preferably by email to eric.van.beek at aap.nl or 
by mail to Stichting AAP, Kemphaanpad 1 P.O. Box 50313, 1305 AH Almere, 
The Netherlands, attn. Eric van Beek, Coordinator Personnel Department.


Additional information
Due to lengthly procedures for non-Europeans to get work permits, we 
encourage only Europeans to apply.
Carrying out a practically-oriented assignment will be part of the 
selection procedure.