Sara is a highly accomplished veterinary specialist with expertise in exotic and zoo animal medicine. She graduated from the University of Lisbon, Portugal, in 2010 and has since built an impressive career spanning multiple countries and institutions.

Following graduation, Sara completed a one-year internship in exotic animal and zoological medicine at Los Sauces, Madrid, Spain (2011-2012). She then practiced small animal and exotic medicine in Portugal for two years before embarking on her ECZM Residency at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, in 2015. After completing her residency, she moved to the United States to serve as an Assistant Professor at Kansas State University for two years (2018-2020). Since 2020, Sara has been working at a Private Multidisciplinary Referral Hospital in the UK while also holding a position as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham.

Sara is passionate about education and mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals. She is a member of the Education and Examination Committee for the European College of Zoological Medicine (ECZM) and leads the Small Mammals group within the organization. Her commitment to advancing the field extends to active involvement in multiple zoological medicine organizations.

Currently, she is completing her PhD at the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, further expanding her research expertise. A sought-after speaker, she regularly presents at national and international conferences, continuing professional development courses, and postgraduate certificate programs. Sara consistently contributes to the field through publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals, solidifying her status as a leading expert in exotic and zoo animal medicine.