Wildlife Sanctuary Caretaker | Enrichment & Rescue

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 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