Sarah is a New Zealand graduate working in private referral practice, Fitzpatrick Referrals (Surrey, UK). She gained RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2003, and European College of Veterinary Surgeons diploma in 2007, becoming an EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery. My particular interest lies in management of joint disease especially for the elbow and hip joint, with hip replacement a key feature of my clinical week. Of course, I like executing a nice fracture repair with the rapid recovery of the patient thereafter, which is always a great reward. 

I am keen to share my skills and experience of veterinary orthopaedics through the provision of continuing education and mentorship. This is my legacy to future generations of veterinarians. For this, I am the grateful recipient of the BSAVA Simon Award 2022 in recognition of my contribution to veterinary surgery. I am current teaching faculty for AOVET and ArthrexVetSystems, past education officer and chairperson of the British Veterinary Orthopaedic association, and previous director of the ESVOT committee. As part of my working week, I have a daily commitment to the onsite training of young surgeons in the ECVS surgical program.