Key Skills

Job Description

The Veterinary Team is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and experienced colleague to strengthen their team. The position is for 28 hours per week. Are you passionate about exotic animal health, giving great care to your patients and working accurately and precisely to support the veterinary team and the animal care departments? Then this might be the job for you! As a veterinary technician you will be part of our veterinary team in Almere, which consists of three veterinarians and two fellow veterinary technicians. Together they are responsible for overseeing the health of all of the animals at AAP, giving advice to the animal care staff and carrying out medical procedures and preventative health care were necessary. Do these things interest you? You will: • Support the veterinarians in examining and treating exotic animals and prepare and assist with surgical procedures. • Give assistance during annual health checks. • Process samples and ensure that medical instruments and veterinary areas are clean. • Part of the work will consist of preventative health care of the animals in the various animal care departments according to fixed protocols. • You will be responsible for maintaining the veterinary administration. • Competencies: planning and organization; accuracy; problem solving capability and flexibility. What we offer! • A unique workplace in the green heart of Almere, within a short travelling distance of Amsterdam, Zwolle and Utrecht. • Work on site where AAP shelters animals. • A role with social relevance in an international working environment. • An inspiring and professional working environment that encourages dedication, accessibility and decisiveness. • A permanent contract (after 2 fixed-term contracts) subject to mutual satisfaction. • A salary between €2.924,- and €3.760,- gross per month (based on 40 hours per week), depending on relevant work experience. • A Personal Benefit Budget of 11.5% of the gross annual salary. (This includes the holiday allowance of 8%) • A good and sustainable pension scheme. • A holiday entitlement of 24 days per year on a full-time basis. • Full reimbursement of public transport travel costs and a generous travel allowance for private transport. What we are looking for? • Affinity with the objectives of AAP. • NLQF 4 / EQF 4 educational and/or working level. • At least three years’ experience as a veterinary technician. • Knowledge of animal illnesses and the transfer of illnesses. • Knowledge of relevant animal species. • Practical experience with exotic animals is a plus. • A completed article 12 course with good results is a plus. • You are in good physical condition and cope well with stress. • You are a team player and have great cooperative and communicative skills. • Working on weekends and public holidays is no problem for you – the team works with an on-call roster. • You show flexibility, initiative and are capable of planning and organizing your work and solving problems in a proactive and constructive manner. • You are conscientious in following strict procedures. • Your oral and written English skills are good. • Working with the relevant computer programs (Excel, ZIMS Medical (etc.) is an essential part of the job. Are you excited about the role, but don't match every requirement? Submit your cv anyway! For more info you can contact Team Manager Julie Fialova directly at [email protected]. Click on the application button to apply and upload your cv and motivation letter before 14th November 2026. 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. 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 24 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!

Core Responsibilities

Support veterinarians in examining and treating exotic animals, preparing and assisting with surgery, and conducting annual health checks and preventive care. Process samples, maintain clean instruments and veterinary areas, and manage veterinary administration.

Requirements

Applicants should have NLQF/EQF level 4 and at least three years of veterinary technician experience, with knowledge of animal illnesses, disease transmission, and relevant species; practical exotic-animal experience is an advantage. They should be physically fit, comfortable working under stress and on weekends or public holidays, proficient in English and relevant computer programs, and demonstrate teamwork, communication, flexibility, initiative, accuracy, and strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Personal Benefit Budget
• Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Holiday
• Public Transport Reimbursement
• Travel Allowance