Sarah dreamed of becoming a vet since the age of seven, and her love for her profession remains unwavering after a decade of working as a vet. As a wife and mother of two, she understands the delicate balance of work and family life. Having worked in mixed practice across central QLD and northern NSW, including periods of locum work, she has witnessed the toll the veterinary profession can take on individuals, particularly peers struggling with the pressures and demands.
Fuelled by a desire to see positive change in the industry’s mental health landscape and the nationwide veterinary shortage, Sarah plans to use her Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant to establish herself as ‘The Vet Mind Mentor’, an initiative providing tailored support and mindset mentoring, with a particular focus on the unique challenges faced by female veterinarians. Her goal is to instil mental resilience, enhance emotional well-being, and contribute to the longevity and fulfillment of veterinary careers.