Sara studied veterinary science at the University of Liverpool and completed a year-long intercalated degree course in veterinary pathology at the Royal Veterinary College. While studying, she completed a placement at the Zoological Society of London, working primarily with exotic animals.

After graduating in 2011, Sara spent several years working in small animal veterinary practices in Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire, focusing heavily on exotic animals. She has a real passion for exotics and started a three-year residency at GWE in November 2017.