Animal Ambulance Driver Employee

As a volunteer at the animal ambulance you help animals in need and that is very beautiful work. It can be difficult work, you also come into contact with injured or sick animals.

The work is very diverse; you free animals from dire situations, bring them as safely as possible to a shelter such as an animal shelter or veterinarian, check stray animals for chips and return found animals to their owners. You can also be called upon to assist the fire brigade, police and other services. You do this together with colleagues, who all have a big heart for animals. No report or service is the same and you see that as a challenge.

Your flexibility and creativity are so well used. With your calm but decisive way of acting you reassure animal and human.

Working in the animal ambulance is rewarding and an adventure, but it can also be emotionally taxing. After all, not every report ends well. That is why we are looking for people who are mentally strong.

As an animal ambulance driver you start as an aspirant, after proven availability you will initially progress as a co-driver, if you have gained enough experience here and after a driving test you will eventually be deployed as a driver.

Service hours are: 08.30-13.30, 13.30-18.30, 18.30-22.30, 22.30-08.30.

The tasks:

- Providing first aid to injured/sick animals.

- Transporting injured, found and/or deceased animals to the relevant shelter, shelter and/or crematorium.

- Collecting deceased pets along public roads.

- Assisting third parties such as police, fire brigade and municipal services during a report.

- Answering the telephone, providing information and advice and prioritising journeys

What are we looking for?

In addition to endorsing the objectives of the Animal Protection Association, you have or are:

- Affinity with animals and animal protection work.

- Min. 2 services available per week and 1 night service and 1 weekend service per month (in consultation)

- MBO work and thinking level.

- At least 21 years old and in possession of a valid driving license B with several years of driving experience and in possession of own transportation.

- A flexible and service-oriented attitude and good social and communication skills.

And are you:

- Willing to attend the courses and meetings offered.

- Stress-resistant, flexible and in good physical health/fitness.

What do we offer?

- A pleasant workplace with nice colleagues.

- Participation in DB Academy.

- Materials and work clothes.

- Courses and training.

- Travel expenses reimbursement.