Sonya qualified as a veterinary surgeon from Bristol University in 2013 and joined Highcroft in 2015. She completed her Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice in Zoological Medicine in 2018. In her spare time she runs North Somerset Reptile Rescue, where she cares for sick and unwanted reptiles, aiming to eventually find them new homes. She enjoys treating all types of exotic species, but has a particular interest in reptiles, amphibians and fish.