FOOD 4 THOUGHT

Settlers Mulgoa

1300 Mulgoa Rd, Mulgoa NSW 2745

My sister Kathryn and I recently visited Settlers Mulgoa for lunch.

When I arrived, the staff greeted Kathryn and I and showed us to our table. On the table waiting for us were two glasses of ice water. Once ordering at Settlers, you order at the counter and then the friendly staff bring your food and beverages to you. The service was superb.

Our drinks and food arrived promptly, not long after placing our order.

I ordered the Reuben Sandwich which was excellent. The sandwich contained slow cooked corned beef, melted cheese, fresh watercress, sauerkraut, pickles, and a spicy Russian dressing. This was served on toasted rye sourdough and a side of chips.

The Reuben Sandwich was one of the best I have experienced in an exceptionally long time. The corned beef was thick, had plenty of flavour and along with the pickles gave this sandwich an extra tang. The dressing gave this sandwich extra flavour, and the rye bread completed this mouth-watering delight. If you are a lover of Reuben sandwiches, go and experience this sandwich for yourself.

Kathryn ordered the Battered Fish Tacos which consisted of beer battered flathead fillet, slaw, Pico di galo, cheese, and sour cream. Kathryn was impressed with her tacos. The fish tacos were full of flavour, and she said after finishing these tacos, you really felt like they filled you up.

I ordered an orange juice and Kathryn ordered an iced coffee.

In conclusion, if you are looking for somewhere relaxing to dine out and enjoy some exceptional customer service, Settlers is for you. The Staff were attentive, and I highly recommend Settlers Mulgoa. The selection of music playing in the background was spot on and not too loud. The staff did come and check that we were happy with our food and beverages and asked us for feedback on the new menu, which launched 2 days ago.

I give Settlers a ten out of ten. I thank Sophie and her team for making our experience the best it could be.

Welcome To Our New Staff Members

We are getting busier and busier and we are still growing in size. Please join me in welcoming 14 new staff members to our team! You will still be seeing all of the previous staff members when you visit. We now have a total of 34 staff! Wow!

Kellie – Veterinary Hospital Administrator

Kellie joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary clinic in January 2023 as our Veterinary Hospital Administrator. She brings with her over 30 years of experience in Veterinary Nursing, practice ownership and Practice Management working within the Blue Mountains and Penrith area. Kellie is dedicated to the training and development of our veterinary team to ensure we are providing the best care possible for our pets and their parents.

Samantha – Veterinary Receptionist

Samantha has 7 years customer service experience and a love for animals and was happy to combine the two in our Receptionist role. Samantha joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in May 2022.

Rosalie – Veterinary Nurse

Rosie knew from a very young age that she wanted to work with animals. She grew up on a farm south-west of Sydney and had almost every type of animal you can imagine as a pet (her favourite are pet rats!). Rosie got her first vet nursing job back in 2002, started her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and became a fully qualified veterinary nurse in 2004. There are many things Rosie loves about vet nursing but her absolute favourite thing is giving the patients that extra bit of TLC while they're in our care, as it builds trust and it goes a long way to reduce any anxiety or fears they may have while they're here at the hospital.

Rosie taught Puppy Preschool at another vet before and loved it! She is currently undergoing training so that she can start teaching Puppy Preschool at Orchard Hills as well.

Rosie started work at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in July 2022.

Madeleine – Veterinary Nurse

Madeleine completed Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2021 and has been working in general practice over the Penrith/Blue Mountains regions for 4 years.

Madeleine joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in January 2023.

Jorgia – Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Jorgia is currently studying Cert IV in veterinary nursing.

Jorgia started working at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in June 2022. During her studies she's been lucky enough to have consistent hands-on experience and has grown so much as a nurse. Jorgia has also completed her Cert II and III in Animal Studies. After completing her studies, Jorgia eventually wants to go to university, continuing her education to become a Veterinarian.

Elise – Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Elise is currently studying Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing. She started work placement here in July 2022 and joined the team as an Animal Attendant/ Trainee Veterinary Nurse in September.

Her heart has always been set on aiding animals and giving them the same love and care that she does for her own pets.

Zoe – Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Zoe is currently studying the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in October 2022.

Zoe is a mother of 5 beautiful children

Tracy – Animal Attendant

Tracy is from Hong Kong and is currently studying Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at University of Sydney. She joined the team in February 2022 after accepting a job offer from Camille during her University placement here.

Tracy develops her interest in veterinary medicine through various volunteer experiences in clinics, stables and a wild animal rescue centre back in Hong Kong.

Althea – Animal Attendant

Althea was born in Foshan, Guangdong China, and grew up in Singapore. She is currently studying the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Sydney. She began casual employment in March 2022.

Mahum – Animal Attendant

Mahum joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in September 2022.

Growing up, my biggest aspiration in life was to become a vet since I loved being around animals and of course was hooked on shows such as Bondi Vet. 10 years later, I am so grateful to be making steps in achieving my dream – starting with studying Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine/ Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at University of Sydney and now gaining invaluable experience as an animal attendant at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital. She has also begun training to teach Puppy Preschool, which has been so interesting and rewarding.

Tayla – Groomer

Tayla joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital as a groomer in November 2022.

Tayla has just finished travelling around Australia for the last 8 months, her favourite place to visit was Elliot Falls which is the northernmost point of Australia.

Madeline – Kennel Hand

Madeline is currently in Year 12 and is also completing her Certificate II in Animal Studies at Richmond TAFE. After a short period of work placement, she joined our team in June 2022 as an Animal Attendant. It has always been her dream to have a career working with animals and she is now on her way to becoming a Vet Nurse.

Madeline confesses to loving all animals, big and small but has admitted her favourites are elephants, owls, dolphins and guinea pigs.

Lily – Kennel Hand

Lily lives locally and is a high school student. She loves animals and especially her dog Maggie, who she’s had since 2015.

Lily joined the team in May 2022 and has enjoyed the opportunity to be involved with animals and be surrounded by a welcoming environment.”

April – Kennel Hand

April has always lived in Orchard Hills and has been going to Orchard Hills Vet with her 2 dogs since she was a kid and has now started working here.

April is currently in high school and has always had a passion for animals, so she is looking forward to a career involving them.

April started working in July 2022 and is grateful to be part of the team. Please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital.