Boyd graduated from Massey University and after working in mixed practice he taught at the University of Melbourne until 1975.

Boyd then returned to Massey University where he became Associate professor and the Head of the Small Animal Clinic and Hospital. He undertook periods of sabbatical in Britain and America and held the position of Adjunct Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Florida.

In 1997, Boyd accepted the Chair in Small Animal Clinical Studies and University College, Dublin. Boyd is a Fellow of the Australian College and Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and has acted as examiner for the Australian College and Royal College fellowship and Diploma examinations. He has participated worldwide in veterinary continuing education programs and post-graduate education.

This profile last updated: February 2006