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Professor Eloise Jillings BVSc, MVS, PhD, SFHEA

Academic Group Leader

School of Veterinary Science

I am a Massey University Veterinary Graduate (2001). I teach Veterinary Clinical Pathology and am a member of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science management team.  My research focuses on veterinary student selection and Indigenous access to veterinary education. To that end I serve on several American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) committees, namely the Council on International Veterinary Education, the Admission and Recruitment committee and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee.

Professional

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science - Massey University (2001)
  • Master of Veterinary Studies - Massey University (2007)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2022)

Fellowships and Memberships

  • Member, Higher Education Academy (Senior Member/Fellow) (2021)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

My clinical pathology research interests are the haematology of New Zealand native wildlife, particularly avian species, and companion animal urinalysis and urine testing.

I am also interested in the issues surrounding veterinary education, particularly the admission process, and am researching various aspects of veterinary student selection.

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship, Health and Well-being, Future Food Systems

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000):
Curriculum and Pedagogy (130200): Education (130000): Education Systems (130100): Higher Education (130103): Other Education (139900): Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy (130212):
Veterinary Diagnosis and Diagnostics (070703): Veterinary Medicine (070706): Veterinary Pathology (070709): Veterinary Sciences (070700)

Research Outputs

Journal

Jillings, E., & Gordon, E. (2022). Teaching tomorrow's great veterinarians. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 260(14), 1779
[Journal article]Authored by: Gordon, E., Jillings, E.
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Jillings, EKP., Curtis, E., Gardner, D., Parkinson, TJ., Hecker, KG., & Cogger, N. (2021). Widening access to veterinary education: descriptive analysis of ethnicity, societal representation and educational background of applicants to veterinary education in Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 69(3), 147-157
[Journal article]Authored by: Cogger, N., Gardner, D., Jillings, E.
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Jillings, EKP., Squires, RA., Azarpeykan, S., & Lopez-Villalobos, N. (2019). Does blood contamination of urine compromise interpretation of the urine protein to creatinine ratio in dogs?. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 67(2), 74-78
[Journal article]Authored by: Jillings, E., Lopez-Villalobos, N.
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Jillings, EK. (2013). Are non-academic criteria needed in veterinary student selection?. VetScript. 26(8), 47-49
[Journal article]Authored by: Jillings, E.
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Gartrell, BD., Jillings, E., Adlington, BA., Mack, H., & Nelson, NJ. (2006). Health screening for a translocation of captive-reared tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) to an Island refuge. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 54(6), 344-349
[Journal article]Authored by: Gartrell, B., Jillings, E.
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Book

Jillings, EK. (2017). Student selection. In JL. Hodgson, & JM. Pelzer (Eds.) Veterinary Medical Education A Practical Guide. (pp. 497 - 510). : John Wiley & Sons
[Chapter]Authored by: Jillings, E.
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Thesis

Jillings, EK. (2007). Assessment of the effect of blood contamination on the urinary protein to creatinine ratio in the dog. (Master's Thesis, Massey University, Palmerston North)
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Jillings, E.
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Conference

Jillings, E., & Weston, J. (2019). Selection - a paradigm shift; the Massey experience. In Programme for Melbourne Academy for Veterinary and Agriculture Learning and Teaching (MAVALT) Symposium: Sowing for Success: selection progression and retention for a sustainable veterinary profession(pp. 14 - 14). , Melbourne Academy for Veterinary and Agriculture Learning and Teaching (MAVALT) Symposium: Sowing for Success: selection progression and retention for a sustainable veterinary profession Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Academy for Veterinary and Agriculture Learning and Teaching
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Jillings, E., Weston, J.
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Jillings, E. (2019, December). Selection - a paradigm shift; the Massey experience. Presented at Melbourne Academy for Veterinary and Agriculture Learning and Teaching Symposium. Melbourne, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Jillings, E.
Jillings, EK., Erueti, BB., Weston, JF., Dwyer, C., Burchell, RK., Kachurowski, A., . . . Riley, CB. (2018). Welcome to the whanau: engaging underrepresented ethnicites in veterinary education. In Australasian Veterinary Educators Symposium 2018(pp. 26 - 26). , Vet Ed Down Under Australasian Veterinary Educators Symposium Adelaide: University of Adelaide
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Erueti, B., Jillings, E., Weston, J.
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Jillings, EK. (2016, November). Could we utilise situational judgement tests to assess non-academic performance of veterinary applicants for programme admission?. Presented at Melbourne Academy for Veterinary and Agricultural Science Learning & Teaching. Melbourne, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Jillings, E.
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Parkinson, TJ., Weston, JF., & Jillings, EK. (2016). Veterinary leadership - induction for new students. , 4th OIE Global Conference on Veterinary Education
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Jillings, E., Weston, J.
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Jillings, EK. (2016, June). Our future veterinarian infusion-an update on the veterinary student selection review. Presented at NZVA Conference. Hamilton, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Jillings, E.
Parkinson, T., Weston, JF., & Jillings, EKP. (2016). Veterinary leadership – induction for new students. Proceedings of the 4th OIE global conference on veterinary education. : 4th OIE global conference on veterinary education
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jillings, E., Weston, J.
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Patterson, F., Kerrin, M., Jillings, EK., Edwards, H., Shaw, R., Martin, S., . . . Rowett, E. (2016, March). Piloting a situational judgement test as a new approach to the selection of veterinary students in New Zealand. Presented at Ottawa 2016 and ANZAHPE 2016 Conference. Perth, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Jillings, E.
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Jillings, EK. (2013, March). A global view of the diversity of veterinary program admissions. Presented at American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Iverson Bell Symposium. Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Jillings, E.
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Jillings, E. (2013). Selection into the Massey veterinary school: Present and future. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the NZVA Annual Conference 2013. (pp. 7 - 11). New Zealand: Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association [NZVA] Annual Conference: All the Udder Bits
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jillings, E.
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Jillings, E. (2013, June). Selection at Massey vet school (present and future). Presented at Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association [NZVA] Annual Conference: All the Udder Bits. New Plymouth, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Jillings, E.
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Jillings, E., Azarpeykan, S., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Squires, RA. (2012). Poster: The effect of blood contamination of urine on interpretation of the urinary protein: Creatinine ratio in the dog. In Veterinary Clinical Pathology Vol. 41 (pp. E66 - E67). , American Society for Veterinary ClinicalPathology [ASVCP] 47th Annual Meeting In conjunction with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists [ACVP] 63rd Annual Meeting: John Wiley & Sons
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Jillings, E., Lopez-Villalobos, N.
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Jillings, E., Azarpeykan, S., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Squires, RA. (2012). The effect of blood contamination of urine on interpretation of the urinary protein: Creatinine ratio in the dog. Poster session presented at the meeting of American Society for Veterinary ClinicalPathology [ASVCP] 47th Annual Meeting In conjunction with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists [ACVP] 63rd Annual Meeting. Seattle, WN, United States
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Jillings, E., Lopez-Villalobos, N.
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Jillings, EK. (2011, December). In-clinic analysers- the way of the future. Presented at Companion Animal Patrons' Day. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Jillings, E.
Jillings, E., O'Connell, A., Forsyth, S., Cogger, N., & Hill, KE. (2010). COMPARATIVE CLINICAL EVALUATION OF BD VACUTAINER (TM) PLUS URINALYSIS PRESERVATIVE TUBE AND PLASTIC TUBE FOR URINALYSIS IN DOGS AND CATS. In JOURNAL OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE Vol. 24 (pp. 769 - 770). : WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Cogger, N., Hill, K., Jillings, E.
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Jillings, E., O'Connell, A., Cogger, N., Forsyth, S., & Hill, K. (2010). Comparative clinical evaluation of BD vacutainer plus urinalysis preservative tube and plastic tube for urinalysis in dogs and cats. Poster session presented at the meeting of ACVIM Forum 2010 (American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine). Anaheim, CA, United States of America
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Cogger, N., Hill, K., Jillings, E.
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Jillings, EK., Gartrell, BD., Morgan, KJ., & Hopcroft, DH. (2010). Multinucleate erythrocytes in a brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli). In New Zealand Veterinary Journal Vol. 2 (pp. 111 - 111). , The 35th Annual Conference of the New Zealand Society for Veterinary and Comparative Pathology: Taylor and Francis
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Gartrell, B., Jillings, E., Morgan, K.
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Forsyth, SF., & Jillings, EK. (2008). Comparison of prothrombin time and activated thromboplastin time measured in blood collected in potassium EDTA and sodium citrate. In Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Small Animal Chapter Proceedings(pp. 11 - 11). , Science Week 2008 Small Animal Chapter: Australian College of Veterinary Scientists
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Jillings, E.
Walsh, VP., Jillings, EK., Chambers, PP., Johnson, CB., & Machon, RG. (2005). Hematological and physiological effects of a pharmaceutical excipient used during equine anaesthesia. (pp. 21). , Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences Research Colloquium Palmerston North, NZ: Massey University, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Jillings, E., Johnson, C., Walsh, V.
Rawdon, T., Johnstone, AC., & Jillings, EK. (2005). Heinz body anaemia in yearling red deer: A case report. Proceedings of the Deer Branch of the New Zealand Veterinary Association. Vol. 22 (pp. 37 - 41). Palmerston North, N.Z.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jillings, E.

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Other

Jillings, E. (2012, December). BVSc student selection- Are we getting it right?. In Companion Animal Patron's Day, Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Jillings, E.
Jillings, EK. (2005, August). Quantifying the effect of blood contamination on the Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio. : Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences Postgraduate Seminar.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Jillings, E.
Jillings, EK. (2005, February). Clinical pathology. : New Zealand Service Dog Forum: Veterinary Component.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Jillings, E.

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

Papers taught into:

227.401 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology(Undergraduate)

Haematology, Urinalysis and Cytology

118.727 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology (Post-graduate)

227.503 - Veterinary Clinics

Haematology and Cytology

227.313 Veterinary Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Haematology, haemostasis, cytology

Contact Supervisor

Media and Links

Media

  • 26 Oct 2016 - Newspaper
    Uni lifts hopes for pet careers
    Herald on Sunday, Auckland, article by Simon Plumb
  • 17 Apr 2016 - Newspaper
    Massey's vet school is set to shake up selection
    This article highlighted the pilot process that was being undertaken regarding proposed new veteniary student selection assessments, with particular focus on the MMI (muli-mini interview).
  • 14 Nov 2016 - Newspaper
    Massey lowers academic requirements on vets
    Mentioned in New Zealand Herald.