She is the academic leader of the Professional Practice curriculum and also coordinates the DVM Orientation and Leadership program. Sanaa’s teaching interests include animal welfare, ethical reasoning and self-care. Sanaa is also a veterinary anaesthetist, and member by examination of the Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, Anaesthesia & Critical Care Chapter. She commenced her academic career in 2002 as a Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia, combining teaching, clinical service and clinical research activities, and completed a Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Higher Education) in 2005. In 2017, Sanaa completed a PhD investigating mechanisms of osteoarthritis pain. Her research interests are diverse and include veterinary education, resilience and chronic pain.