The Rummers Placement Scheme

Our Rummers Placement Scheme is designed to provide an important insight to the work of orphaned otter cub rehabilitation which is a very specialist area. 

This is an excellent opportunity for Wildlife Conservation students, Veterinary students and individuals that are looking to join the conservation sectors as a career, to gain specialist training with an iconic, protected species. A strict vetting process will take place before appointment to the successful candidates due to the sensitive nature of our work.  

Priority will be given to the following groups/individuals:

• Wildlife Conservation Students
• Veterinary Students
• Individuals that are looking to join the conservation sectors as a career

At the end of the placement candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge in order to obtain a certificate.

Hands on training with our resident otter and rehabilitation otters which may include: 

• Weighing
• Record keeping
• Cleaning out
• Enclosure maintenance
• Pond emptying and refilling
• Feeding
• Light medication applications where required
• Attend otter cub rescues when a call out is needed
• Attend rehabilitated otter releases where planned

Please note that otter welfare is paramount and duties are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive.

Please note: 

• The placement runs for one week, Monday to Friday inclusive
• All applicants must be aged 18 or over 
• ​These positions do not attract any form of financial renumeration in any way 
• We are unable to provide any form of accommodation or support for such whilst on the placements We can recommend B & Bs locally and can collect/return students each day. We can also collect/return to local rail stations which are King’s Nympton, Eggesford or Umberleigh.
• Participants will need to bring their own packed lunch but cold drinks and tea/coffee provided.

If you would like to apply or find out more information simply send us an email on otters@ukwot.org attaching your cv and a cover letter detailing why you should be chosen to join us along with the dates that you would like to be with us.