Jon was raised on a sheep and beef farm In Te Akau, where he first considered a career as a vet. He graduated from Massey University in 1993 and spent his first two years of practice in Wairoa. From there he spent 8 years in predominantly equine practice in the UK.
Jon moved back to NZ in 2004 and has been part of Warkworth Vets ever since. He thoroughly enjoys the variety and challenge of mixed practice with no two days being alike. Jon is a director of the practice, and lives on a small lifestyle block in the hills with wife Lynley, two daughters, dog, cat and boutique flock of sheep.
In his spare time he is a keen tramper, avid conservationist, fair weather hunter, mountain biker and appreciator of well-made craft beer.