John Volk

Expert in animal health, veterinary practice and pet care

About

John Volk is one of the most experienced executives in the animal health industry with deep expertise in veterinary practice and pet care. His clients include pharmaceutical companies, pet food companies, treat companies and investment firms. His strengths include strategic planning, technology evaluation and due diligence. He has been the principal investigator on several landmark studies of pet care, veterinary practice, and veterinary wellbeing and mental health.

Publications

AVMA-Pfizer Business Practices Study

American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference Proceedings

2005

Executive summary of the Bayer veterinary care usage study

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

2011

Financial Health Economics

Unknown Venue

2014

Executive summary of the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

2018

Education

University of Illinois

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BS, Agriculture / 1967

Experience

Brakke Consulting

Senior Consultant / 1994 — Present

Senior consultant for the largest consulting firm serving the global animal health, veterinary, and pet care markets. Possesses high knowledge about companion animal, equine, and food animal practice.

The John Volk Company

President / — 1994

President of a leading advertising and public relations firm specializing in agriculture and animal health.

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Communications Director (Faculty)

Served on the faculty as communications director.

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