Hello!
My name is Sara, I’m a vet originally from Portugal, and I’m studying
towards a research MSc at UP in cheetah reproduction.
My journey in wildlife and conservation started from very young, and was
fomented during my DVM years, as I took several elective courses and did
internships in zoos in Europe. In 2017, I stepped into South Africa for
the first time, to further my experience in wildlife medicine, and fell
in love with Africa’s amazing wildlife.
Since I qualified in 2019, I have spent the past few years working with small animals in the UK. In 2022, I started studying for the MSc Conservation Medicine in Edinburgh University whilst continuing to practice as a Locum. This course has so far broadened my views in conservation and made me realise we live in a very fragile world that needs to be protected in many different ways.
I’m now starting a new chapter by moving my life to South Africa to study towards a MSc in cheetah reproduction. I am hoping that, by using my skills as a vet for conservation, I can be part of this growing movement of people that are fighting to protect biodiversity and promote all forms of life in our planet.
I’m super excited to be part of the WDA student chapter this year. I am very keen to learn from fellow members, collaborate and assist in organising projects, events, meetings etc. I believe that communicating science and inspiring others to join this movement is as important as other aspects of conservation.