Dr. Jim Lloyd

In July 2019, Dr. James Lloyd became CEO and senior consultant for Animal Health Economics, LLC, a company he founded. With a focus on economics and strategy in veterinary medicine and animal health, Jim works with executive leaders in academic veterinary medicine, the animal health industry, and allied organizations to identify, analyze, and implement key strategic initiatives and alliances. Since launching his business, Dr. Lloyd has authored 35 consulting reports/publications, delivered nearly 40 presentations, and helped develop four national workshops.

For the six prior years, Dr. Lloyd served as Dean of the University of Florida-College of Veterinary Medicine, where during his tenure the College improved its national ranking to 9th, remarkably jumping five spots from 14th in only four years. Over the same period, the College nearly doubled its total budget.

Before becoming Dean, Dr. Lloyd was Professor and Associate Dean at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. As a leading scholar in economics and veterinary medicine, he has authored or co-authored 176 scientific publications and has delivered 354 scientific presentations and workshops.

Dr. Lloyd’s academic training includes both a DVM and a PhD in agricultural economics. As a consultant, he draws on his unique blend of executive leadership experience, training and expertise in economic and business analysis, broad-based industry knowledge, and extensive professional network.

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Recent Posts

Veterinary Medicine and the ‘Lost Pet Owners’

by Dr. Jim Lloyd | Aug 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views

Last month we considered the important topic of premiumization in the pet products and services markets.1 Although premiumization was recognized as an historically successful business strategy, analysis of data from the American Pet Products Association (APPA)2 revealed that premiumization has also led to an increasing opportunity in the form of a growing community of “lost […]

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Premiumization in Pet Products and Services: Winning Strategy or Lost Opportunity?

by Dr. Jim Lloyd | Jul 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views

In his 2025 Pet Summit keynote address, Dave Bolen highlighted the widespread premiumization that exists in the markets for US pet products and services.1 As a business strategy, premiumization has been successful in leading much of the pet industry growth in recent years. However, it is not clear that the same strategy will bring similar […]

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Uncertain Economy? A Thoughtful Look Ahead at the Market for Veterinary Services

by Dr. Jim Lloyd | Jun 1, 2025 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views

After a nice post-pandemic run, a bit of uncertainty crept into the U.S. stock market near the end of 2021, resulting in a somewhat turbulent time for most of the following year. In fact, the widespread concern about a potential looming recession during 2022 prompted me to write about such economic downturns and their possible […]

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