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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

David first joined us back in 2021 and has recently returned after spending some time working with another animal charity.

He holds a Foundation Degree in Animal Science and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences. Over the years, David has worked with a variety of animal organisations and finds this line of work extremely rewarding.

In his spare time, he enjoys keeping fit at the gym, playing rugby, gaming, and spending time with his own cats.

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.

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.

Lucy has worked at the Suffolk Central Branch for 5 years now, but has worked with animals ever since she’s was old enough to gain work experience as she grew up with a love of animals – with a particular soft spot for dogs!

She has a Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management and in Canine Behaviour and Training, as well as a BSc Honours in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and more.

Lucy has a huge passion for her work and finds it the most rewarding job and is driven by her experiences. She takes huge pride in being part of a dogs rehabilitation and rehoming journey – from first seeing the heart-breaking state a dog arrives to the branch in, to seeing that same dog jump happily and healthily in the car of their new owners.

In her spare time she enjoys fostering the dogs, taking her own beautiful rescue for walks, watching sunsets/rises and travelling.

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.

Lotti’s career at RSPCA Suffolk Central started after moving to the UK in 2023.

She started working as care assistant on the weekends while also working as an animal technician elsewhere. She has a BSc in Animal Management and experience working with alpacas in Germany.

Joining us as the Small Animal Supervisor has made her incredibly happy as Lotti has always wanted to be a voice for animals and loves working with them as they give so much back. Most of her free time is spent with her two dogs but she also loves to sing and take photographs.