Our Team

Jon Huxley

HEAD OF SCHOOL
Kia ora, my name is Jon Huxley and it is my privilege to lead Tāwharau Ora – School of Veterinary Science. I was born and raised on a dairy, sheep and arable farm in North Wales, and after graduating from the Royal Vet College, London, spent the early part of my career in farm animal practice. I found my calling in academia and after a PhD on mastitis, I worked first at Bristol Veterinary School and then as one of the foundation staff in the new Vet School at the University of Nottingham. I took up my current role at Massey in 2018. You won’t see a huge amount of me (unless you are in the gym at lunchtime), as I spend most of my time stuck behind a desk overseeing all School activities and enabling our awesome staff to delivery the BVSc. Outside of work, I spend as much time as I can with my wife and kids, which will mostly be mountain biking, tramping or snowboarding, and exploring the best of the giant outdoor playground which is Aotearoa New Zealand.

Jenny Weston

ACADEMIC LEAD
I’m a Massey BVSc grad from the class of 1993 and have worked in predominantly dairy cattle practice though I also vet horse endurance rides in my spare time. I have been teaching at Massey since 2002, first in the Farm Services Clinic, then in charge of BVSc5 and am now the ‘Academic Lead’ – in charge of the BVSc programme but ably supported by the Associate Deans, Year Coordinators, Course Coordinators and our Undergrad Office team (vetug@massey.ac.nz ).  I live with my husband on a 10-acre block at Ashhurst with some horses and some cows and Ziggy the cat. In the past couple of years I’ve become a bit obsessed with walking and hiking and am really enjoying exploring new places and signing up for challenges (Mt Taranaki, The Coastal Five, Bee and Flow Manuka Trail Run, Tarawera Ultra, the photo is from Patuna Chasm). In the past I’ve also enjoyed sailing (grew up in Auckland), badminton and endurance riding.  I often take vet students with me to horse endurance events and am occasionally on the lookout for a housesitter to keep an eye on the critters.

Eloise Jillings

ASSOCIATE DEAN 
Kia ora, ko Eloise Jillings tōku ingoa.

I’m Eloise and I’m a 2001 Massey graduate. I’m currently the Associate Dean for Admission and Students. As well as assisting Jenny Weston with running the veterinary programme, I’m in the curriculum review team and I’ve taught clinical pathology for almost 20 years and have recently started teaching in the communication and professionalism area. I really enjoy teaching you, our future vets! Outside of work I’m married to Bevan, who also works at Massey but in the College of Health. We have three sons, two teenagers and one pre-teen. I’m anticipating our house will be pretty stinky in the next few years. I love sport and have been fortunate to represent NZ in volleyball. Now I do far more coaching and supporting my kids in their sports than doing sports myself!! Rounding out our family are two Burmese cats, Kahu and Moemoe who have us wrapped around their paws. This picture (with my sons in the background) is in New Plymouth which is one of my favourite places in Aotearoa.

Shelley Hanlon

STUDENT SUPPORT
Kia ora whānau. Nō Kotiana, nō Ingarangi ōku tīpuna. Kei te noho au ki Te Papaioea. Ko Claire taku makau. Ko Shelley Hanlon tōku ingoa.  Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēna koutou katoa.

Many of you will already know who I am, but in case you don’t – that’s my face.  I’m a Veterinary Education Tutor and your Student Support person here at Tāwharau Ora – School of Veterinary Science.

I have muchos love for my peeps, my fur babies, music, wide open spaces, and you lot (who I consider as part of my peeps but thought you might like the clarification). 

I’m a former student of Massey’s SOVS and have been a part of your Veterinary Education Team since January 2018.  In my Student Support role, it’s important for you to know that I’m not a trained counsellor, but I care about you a bunch and I have an acute understanding of the demands of studying at Tāwharau Ora, the unique challenges that you face during your studies, how isolating being away from home can be, and also the personal growth that you go through during your time with us.  

What can I do for you?  If you need support, someone to listen, someone to help you find your way - reach out.  If you are having an absolute shitter of a day and just need to unload, have laugh or a cry, or maybe even just a hug ... hugs are available - just ask because consent is cool. If you’re having an amazing day and you just need someone to share in the awesomeness – I’m here for that too.  

Come find me.  I’m on the second floor of the SoVS building.  Room 2.11.  Pop by or send me an email at S.Hanlon@massey.ac.nz