Animal Caretaker (m/f/d)

Four Paws; Nijeberkoop; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Job summary

FOUR PAWS invites dedicated individuals to join our team in caring for rescued animals and supporting our mission for global animal welfare. The role focuses on daily care, health monitoring, and assisting veterinary activities at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary.

The candidate should have relevant animal care education and experience, Dutch language proficiency, and the ability to maintain accurate records. This temporary post runs until June 2027 with a birthday leave option and a dynamic work

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in animal care, husbandry, or a similar role, preferably with wild or exotic animals.
• A vocational or higher education qualification in Animal Care, Zoology, Veterinary Nursing, or a related field.
• Good command of the Dutch language.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate animal records.
• A responsible, proactive, and team-oriented attitude with strong observation and communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the Netherlands and possession of any required permits or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily care and husbandry for rescued animals
• Monitoring animal health and behaviour and reporting any concerns
• Supporting veterinary treatments and animal transfers
• Delivering species-appropriate enrichment and positive reinforcement training
• Performing daily checks of enclosures, fences, alarms, and technical equipment

Skills

Strong observation

Communication skills

Team oriented

Dutch language

Record keeping

Basic IT skills

Education

Animal care / Zoology qualification

Job description

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org .

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

Your contribution will be

• Providing daily care and husbandry for rescued animals
• Monitoring animal health and behaviour and reporting any concerns
• Supporting veterinary treatments and animal transfers
• Delivering species-appropriate enrichment and positive reinforcement training
• Performing daily checks of enclosures, fences, alarms, and technical equipment

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Relevant experience in animal care, husbandry, or a similar role, preferably with wild or exotic animals
• A vocational or higher education qualification in Animal Care, Zoology, Veterinary Nursing, or a related field
• Good command of the Dutch language
• Basic IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate animal records
• A responsible, proactive, and team-oriented attitude with strong observation and communication skills
• Eligibility to work in the Netherlands and possession of any required permits or certifications
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS’ vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A dynamic work environment where no two days are the same
• Birthday leave: an extra day off to use around your birthday
• The minimum gross annual salary for this position starts at 19,991 EUR in accordance with our internal compensation scheme
• This is a temporary position running until June 2027

At FOUR PAWS we stand up for animal welfare worldwide by empowering everyone to contribute their unique and authentic experiences and to show compassion for animals, people, and the planet. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace built on equity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities who share our passion for creating a better world for animals.

Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior tocommencingemployment. Pleasecontact [e-mail] if yourequireassistanceapplying to this position.

Simone Schuls

Sanctuary Manager FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary

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Application deadline: 7 October 2026