OUR BRIGHT HISTORY: WE’RE YOUR LOCAL PET EXPERTS, SO GET TO KNOW US!

Jonathan graduated from Sydney University in 2008. Jonathan started at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in March 2016.

Jonathan is experienced in small animal practice and has undertaken further education in surgery, diagnostic imaging, dermatology, and feline medicine. He is competent in dental procedures, soft-tissue surgery, and in the long-term care of dogs with Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism) and diabetes.

His current passion is in refining his approach to all aspects of feline and canine medicine. He will take the time to tailor the health care for each individual pet and pet owner.

He takes his folks out for lunch in his spare time and likes to grow vegetables in their backyard. His interest in veterinary science probably started from looking after many critters while growing up, including mice, budgerigars, zebra finches, ducks, Black Moor goldfish, Dwarf rabbits, and house-sitting for his friends’ dogs and cats. He hopes one day to have a house with an automatic sensor tap so that his cat can have flowing spring water any time of the day.

Jennie grew up in the northern suburbs of Sydney, where she first decided she would become a Veterinarian at the age of five. She spent two years studying Medical Science at the University of Sydney before entering the Veterinary Science degree, which she completed in 2000. Early in her career, Jennie spent time working in the north of England and in Wales. She was also able to pursue her interest in wildlife by volunteering at the Veterinary Quarantine Centre at Taronga Zoo for two years. Since this time, Jennie has worked at various small animal hospitals in western Sydney.

Jennie is passionate about improving the welfare of animals and making a difference for all her patients. She feels all her patients are equally important and strives to make a difference through both prevention and treatment.

Jennie started working part-time at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in October 2015.

She has two young children, two dogs and a crazy feline who keep her busy the rest of the week.



Lydia grew up in Sydney and graduated from the University of Sydney in 2020 with the combined Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees.

Lydia is looking forward to meeting the clientele of Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital and all their well-loved pets and would love to be a big part of ensuring each, and every pet has the best quality of life. She aims to practice the best quality of veterinary medicine to ensure each pet lives out their lives in the fullest way possible. 

Lydia started full-time employment at Orchard Hill in February 2021.

Maria is one of our new graduate veterinarians, having graduated from the University of Sydney in 2022 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. 

Maria loves working with small animals and is passionate about providing a high level of care that will enhance the quality of life for all of her furry patients. She is excited to work with all of our clients and their pets and hopes to support them through all stages of their lives.

In her spare time, Maria enjoys baking, traveling, spending time outdoors, and exploring new places to eat with friends and family.

Shenuka hopped through several countries before making Sydney her permanent home 15 years ago. In 2023, Shenuka graduated from the University of Sydney with a combined Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
Shenuka joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in February 2024.

Shenuka has a passion for providing a high standard of care for animals of all shapes and sizes, has worked in both small animal and wildlife practices prior to graduating. Shenuka has a special interest in pain management, behavioural medicine and palliative care. Nothing puts a bigger smile on her face than witnessing the special bond between each client and their pet. Like fingerprints, no two are the same! 
 
Outside of work, Shenuka enjoys travelling with friends, beekeeping, growing her veggie garden, and discovering new recipes to cook. Her dream is to one day make a full course meal sourced entirely from her garden!

Mustafa is a passionate veterinarian who recently graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. His journey in the field of medicine began in human medicine, but his unwavering love and dedication to animals led him to make the transition to animal medicine.

Mustafa's qualifications include a Bachelor of Medical Science (Advanced) and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. His commitment to academic excellence is evident in his pursuit of knowledge to better serve his furry patients.

Mustafa joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in February 2024.

Mustafa is not just a city dweller; he has a special love for the countryside. His diverse interests and experiences make him a well-rounded individual. Outside of the veterinary world, Mustafa enjoys powerlifting, finding strength and discipline in the gym, as well as reading.

Mustafa looks forward to meeting his new clients and patients, building lasting relationships, and contributing to the well-being of the animals he cares for. He hopes to be a constant presence in your pet's life, providing expert care and support throughout their entire journey.

Omnia is a dedicated and skilled veterinarian. She grew up in Egypt, graduating from Cairo University in 2011 and completing a Master’s degree in Veterinary Microbiology in 2017. Seeking new experiences, she moved to Australia with her small family in 2020.
Since relocating, Omnia has been actively involved in the veterinary community. She has worked in various practices and completed the rigorous Australian National Veterinary Exam in December 2023, becoming a registered veterinarian in Australia. She joined Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in July 2024, where she looks forward to continuing her professional journey and enhancing her skills.
Omnia is excited to work with all of our clients and provide the best management for all their pets. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, exploring the vibrant community in Australia.

Lizzie began her journey at Orchard Hills Veterinary hospital with a week of high-school work experience in June 2012.

Lizzie then joined the team officially as a Kennel Hand in June 2013. Lizzie completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies while completing high school and spending every spare minute working at the clinic. 
Lizzie then went on to complete her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in July 2016.

During her time working as a Veterinary Nurse, Lizzie discovered a passion for dog behaviour and began teaching Puppy Preschool in 2015. This then inspired her to learn more about animal behaviour by completing the Delta Institute Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training in December 2019.

Over the years, Lizzie’s love for the patients, clients and team members at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital grew enormously and she was promoted to Practice Manager in January 2019. Lizzie’s Practice Management aims are to ensure the staff are supported in being the best they can be, so that they can provide excellent service to our family of clients and their pets. 
With her dedication to continuing education, Lizzie completed the Diploma in Leadership and Management in May 2023.

When Lizzie is not at work, she likes to spend time with her husband, her Greyhound Roo, and her four cats Donut, Chilli, Chicken and Cherry.

Roo, the Greyhound puppy, accompanies Lizzie to work everyday and gets to hang out with Camille’s dogs all day – how lucky is he!!

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.
She is also passionate in supporting pets in the community and is actively involved in RSPCA Healthy Pet Days that aims to provide a positive impact on animal and human health and welfare. 
A whizz at juggling, she also finds the time and energy to play netball, coach junior netball teams and train the most challenging member of her team, Ripley the German Shepherd.

Ella has grown up in the Penrith area and has always had a love for animals, having a dog and cat herself. With over 2 years of customer service experience she is excited to learn more about the veterinary industry and what the future holds for her here.

Ella joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in June 2023. 

Ella loves that she is able to hang out with Camille and Lizzie’s dogs behind the desk – she says it definitely makes going to work even more enjoyable.

Jane has always enjoyed working with people, but also knew her passion was working with animals as well.

In 2019, Jane made a life change and enrolled in TAFE. Jane completed the Certificate II in Animal Studies and the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2020. She has also volunteered & worked with rescues fostering puppies.

Jane has 5 pets - 2 cats named Bella and Charlie, a dog named Macy, and 2 rabbits named Stew and Casserole. 

Jane joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in May 2023.

In the past, Jane has worked in the welfare industry as a Drug & Alcohol counsellor working with people living with issues surrounding mental health, homelessness, disability, youth at risk and addiction. 

Jane enjoys all the different aspects of vet nursing and looks forward to continuing her training and improving her skills at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital.

Jane looks forward to meeting and getting to know all of our clients and their pets.

Renae joined the Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital team in June 2024. Renae has successfully completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, and has worked in the retail industry surrounded by animals for 5 years.

Renae has resided in the Western Sydney area her whole life and has always had a passion for the love and well-being of all animals.
Renae has three cats of her own; Vanellope, Gizmo, and Sabrina, and enjoys four wheel driving and camping in her spare time.
Renae is excited to get to know you all and your beloved pets, providing the best love and support she can.

Carly has been in veterinary nursing since 2002, completing her studies in 2006.

Carly started working at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in 2010 and left for maternity leave in 2011. After five years as a stay at home mum, Carly is very excited to be back working with the team.

Carly has 3 fur babies Jessie, a 13-year-old German Shepherd; Hemi, a seven-year-old Bullterrier and Dixie, a one-year-old Swiss Shepherd.

Carly loves spending time with her family, going to the beach, going to concerts, and walking her fur babies in her spare time.

Sophie began completing her TAFE work experience with us for her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in June 2016 and joined our team in October 2016. Sophie has completed a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Advanced Studies in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience (Hons I). Sophie commences her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Sydney in 2023. We are so proud of Sophie!

Sophie has owned a variety of pets throughout her life but has always had a particular fondness for the cats in the family. Sophie currently has a terrier x called Trixie and three very spoiled cats: Daisy, Tallulah and Casper.

Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital has become a second home to Sophie, and she loves seeing the smiling faces of colleagues, clients, and patients alike.

Chelsea started her TAFE work placement  for her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in January 2017 and joined our team in August 2017. 

Chelsea completed her Certificate II & her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at Richmond TAFE.

Chelsea is a groomer & veterinary nurse. 

Chelsea has always wanted to work with animals since a young age and has six super cute cats at home! Salem, Rosie, Charlie, Smokey, Rufus and Luna! 

Chelsea loves working at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital &  being part of the team! She loves being able to care for your pets as well as make your pets feel and look fresh in the grooming salon! She is excited to see what the future holds.

Jessica has previously worked with Jennie, our Veterinarian, and was highly recommended. Jessica had just finished Maternity leave and was employed in December 2019 as a part-time veterinary nurse at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital. We look forward to using Jessica’s experience and knowledge.

Blake has been working in the veterinary industry for almost 15 years. He has spent most of his career working in the Penrith area, but his love of meeting new people and pets, and the desire to learn new skills has seen him work at veterinary clinics across Western Sydney. 

Blake joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in March 2023.

Blake's qualifications include Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, a Microchip implanters license and a Diploma of Graphic Design. He has a keen interest in Medical nursing, Team-based consulting alongside our veterinarians, Pathology and Inventory Control. 

Blake is also actively involved with the RSPCA Outreach team and regularly travels to local and rural communities in need, to assist with vaccination & microchipping programs

In his spare time, Blake can be found walking and house-sitting his 'adopted' fur-babies , coaching netball teams and training the naughtiest member of his family, Ripley the German Shepherd.

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Sarah brings a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience to Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital including Industry Business, Practice Management and Veterinary Nursing. Sarah played a big part in the devastating 2019/2020 Australian bushfires and dedicated 6 months away from her home and family to lead and coordinate critical search and rescue teams and set up several emergency veterinary triage centres.

Sarah joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in March 2023.

With a passion for team-based consulting, customer experience and stress-free handling, Sarah is looking forward to meeting and working with our clients and patients.

Sarah has two adorable Burmilla cats, Marble and Zara and two dogs Alfie the Moodle and Charlie the Shoodle. 

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 completed her Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing in November 2023. Prior to this, she had also completed her Certificates II and III in Animal Studies. Jorgia eventually wants to go to university, continuing her education to become a Veterinarian. 

Jorgia has grown up in the Penrith area and her love for animals has been apparent since childhood. In her spare time, she loves to chill out at home and receive cuddles from her rescue kitten, Bubbles. She also enjoys the outdoors and spending time with those she cares about.

Renee joined the Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital team in 2019 then went on to pursue her career with as a Trainee Veterinary Nurse at SASH North Ryde in November 2022.
Renee completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in October 2023 and returned to full-time work at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in November 2023.

She has grown up in the Penrith all of her life. Renee has had a passion for animals from an early age. She has two Cavoodles named Winnie and Alice and two Lovebirds named Joey and Chandler.

Renee looks forward to furthering her knowledge and assisting your pets.

Claire joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in March 2024.

Claire began her Veterinary nursing career in 2007. 

Claire is passionate about providing outstanding care for the patients as well as supporting worried parents while their pet is unwell. She also has a soft spot for the patients who require a little extra emotional support. 

Claire has a cheeky poodle named Zoey and two birds named Charlie and Jakey. 

Claire enjoys spending her days off with her family and also enjoys baking treats to share with her work friends.

Madeleine is currently studying the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing 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.

Madeleine has 2 cats named Genie and Nipsey. 

Madeleine loves connecting with clients through animals, her hobbies include going for bush walks and training her cats.

Zane joined our team in July 2020.

Zane completed the Bachelor of Science degree at Western Sydney University in December 2022.

Zane has grown up with pets and loves all animals.

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 

“I’m finally able to work in an industry that I have been so passionate about and I'm absolutely loving it. I'm new to the group here, and I'm hoping I will be with the orchard hills team forever.

When I'm not working I enjoy spending my time with my family watching my kids play sports, dancing and listening to music, and of course hanging out with my dogs”

Ava has always lived in the Penrith area & started her journey at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in August 2023.
Ava has completed her Certificate II & III in Animal Studies & is now undertaking her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. 

Ava has always been surrounded by a variety of different animals growing up and has forever loved caring for them. Now she has her very own fur baby a mini dachshund called Buddy.

Ava’s motto is “it doesn’t matter if you are of the human kind or the animal kind, we all deserve love, care & kindness“

Lachlan started work at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in December 2017 after completing a week of work experience. He has a dog named Chloe and a bird named Bob. Lachlan loves playing sports.

He always looks forward to coming to work to help people and see smiles on faces. Lachlan is excited to be part of the team.

Lachlan finished the HSC in November 2019. Lachlan completed the Bachelor of Policing at Western Sydney University in 2024, and is now at the Police Academy.

Xinlin grew up in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, and he is currently studying a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree at the University of Sydney. Xinlin has no pets currently, as he left his Geckos in China with his friends to look after.

Xinlin completed two weeks of University placement at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital, and we were so impressed that we offered him a job. Xinlin began casual employment in January 2022.

Kathryn first joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in 2017 as a volunteer while completing high school. She then went on to complete a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience (Hons I). She has since started her post-graduate studies in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Sydney.

Kathryn rejoined our team in April 2024 and is very excited to be back.

At home Kathryn has a dog called Sirius. In her spare time, she enjoys training her dog to do cool tricks and going to the gym.

Chante joined the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in October 2023. She has completed her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience (Hons I), and has since started her post-graduate studies in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Sydney.

At home, Chante has a Yorkshire Terrier called Charlie. She enjoys relaxing with friends and family, taking Charlie for walks, and on occasion going horse riding.

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 has 2 beagles (Tinkerbell and Blaze) along with a few other pets at the moment.

April started working in July 2022 and is grateful to be part of the team. 

Jacynta grew up in Orchard Hills and moved to New Zealand for a couple of months. She is currently in High School. Jacynta started working at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital in November 2020, and she was welcomed into the team like family.

Jacynta has six dogs at the moment, Junior, Rose, Spud, Buddy, Violet and Zena. Her first dog was named Daisy, who was born on her birthday and had hearts all over her fur. 

“I have always loved animals since I remember; I will always have a passion for helping animals and the people that work around them.”