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Zoe has been a part of the RSPCA team for 11 years, having started as a volunteer during her university studies. She has been Animal Centre Manager for Suffolk Central Branch for 6 years. Her passion for animals started at a young age and the welfare sector is where her heart is happy and she gets to exercise her skills and knowledge on a daily basis to support animals and people in need. When she’s not at our Rehoming Centre you’ll find her on long walks, navigating motherhood, or in the Fjords of Norway enjoying the company of wild Orca and humpback whales.

Zoe is currently enjoying time on maternity leave with her second child and will be re-joining the team in Summer 2026.

Kelliss has been working at the RSPCA for 2 years now and has found it rewarding as it was an her dream to work with animals since she could remember.

She currently works on the Small Animal section that includes ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and more. She finds working with ferrets fun and loves how they run around and can be quite naughty.

Kelliss has a pet snake called Rolo, rabbit called Flop and a rescue hedgehog that lives in the garden. In her spare time she likes to spend time with friends and family and over-spending on shopping trips as she feels you can never have too many outfits.

Clare joined RSPCA Suffolk Central Branch in 2002 having previously attended Otley College completing an NVQ 1 and a BTech first diploma in animal care.

Her favourite part of the job is working with the more challenging cats and helping them to feel more comfortable around people.

Outside of work Clare enjoys spending time going on countryside walks and being with her own cats who she adopted from the centre.

Sally has worked at the centre for over 25 years. She studied animal care at college for two years before starting work as an animal care assistant and has undertaken many different courses relating to animals including two in feline psychology and a customer care qualifications.

Sally’s love for the job has always been about helping animals in need and giving advice to those who need it.

When not at work Sally likes gardening, furthering her knowledge on feline health, welfare and behaviour, fostering the centre’s more challenging cats and watching crime dramas.

Evie has been working for RSPCA Suffolk Central since March 2024 and joined after completing her Level 3 in Animal Management at college.

Her concern about the welfare of animals led to a keen interest in the work charities do to support this and she is proud to say she is now an Animal Care Assistant at the RSPCA.

Evie finds her job really rewarding, especially being part of a team responsible for caring for animals that are then successfully rehomed.

While not at work she enjoys catching up with friends and caring for her own animals at home.

Donna joined RSPCA Suffolk Central Branch in 2011 and has loved every second! Before joining the branch, she studied a National Diploma in Animal Management and went on to get a BSC Degree in Animal Welfare and Behaviour. Her favourite part of the job is seeing an animal go from day one to their new loving home. In her spare time she enjoys gaming on her PC and spending time with her foster cats.
Donna has currently stepped away from her role as Deputy Manager and Cattery Supervisor to cover Centre Manager for a period of maternity leave.

Emma has worked with animals for over 10 years and in that time she has been a Rehabilitation Groom for the RSPCA and World Horse Welfare. This work led her to study Veterinary Physiotherapy.

She now runs her own business and works part-time as a receptionist at RSPCA Suffolk Central.

Her favourite part of the job is seeing the excited faces that come to pick up their new family members and watching animals that didn’t have a good start in life go to their forever homes.

Beth has been part of the RSPCA Suffolk Central Kennel Team since July 2024 after finishing a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management in college.

Beth has a specific interest in dogs and has always been passionate about working in animal welfare. She loves being able to spend her time with the dogs in our care and learn new things about welfare and the specifics of different breeds.

Beth likes to spend her spare time with her family, listening to music and looking after her 2 rescue dogs, Nala and Digby.

Nat started working for the RSPCA 14 years ago, after completing Animal Behaviour and Welfare studies at both college and university.

Her journey began at RSPCA Danaher, then after 2 years, she joined the team at RSPCA Suffolk Central where she works as our Behaviour and Welfare Advisor.

Her favourite thing about working for the RSPCA is being able to put her passion for dog behaviour and welfare into practice and being able to constantly learn. In Nat’s spare time she loves being outdoors and sharing experiences with her little girl, Gracie.
Natalie is currently enjoying time on maternity leave with her second child and will be re-joining the team in Summer 2026.

Emily has worked at the RSPCA Suffolk Central animal centre since 2020.

The best part of her job is of course the animals! Cats to be specific, and she love helping them find their forever family after not always having the best of starts. Cat cuddles are a bonus too!

On her days off, Emily enjoys spending time with her friends and family, whether that’s going on trips away or relaxing at home looking after her foster animals while they are waiting to find their forever homes.

Emma has worked for the branch since 2014 and has held a few different roles during her time here. She is currently a Senior Kennel Assistant.

The love of her job comes from her passion for animal welfare, and she enjoys spending her days training dogs and loves the variety the role gives her – whilst always providing the best possible care to our dogs whilst they await their forever home.

In Emma’s spare time she keeps active by going to the gym and hiking. and also enjoys watching true crime documentaries, travelling and photography.