Stacy Pursell

Stacy Pursell is a highly accomplished executive recruiter and search consultant specializing in the animal health, veterinary, and pet industries. As the Founder, CEO, and President of The VET Recruiter ®, she has established herself as a leader in her field.12

Professional Background

Stacy has over 25 years of experience in executive search and recruiting. She founded The VET Recruiter ® in 2004, which has become a leading executive search and recruitment firm in the animal health, animal science, animal nutrition, pet product, pet specialty, and veterinary industries.2

Expertise and Achievements

Industry Pioneer:: Stacy was the first recruiter in the United States to specialize in the animal health industry, pet industry, and veterinary profession as a search practice specialty.1

Top Performer:: She is ranked in the top 1% of search consultants worldwide and is one of a small number of $1MM+ executive recruiting professionals in North America.12

Certifications:: Stacy holds certifications as a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) and a Certified Employee Retention Specialist (CERS), being one of only about 30 search professionals with the latter certification.12

Additional Ventures

In addition to The VET Recruiter ®, Stacy is also:

• Founder and CEO of Therio Partners, a high-end executive search firm in Animal AgTech and the Pet Health Ecosystem2
• An angel investor with VANE - Veterinary Angel Network for Entrepreneurs2

Professional Affiliations and Volunteer Work

Stacy is actively involved in various professional organizations and volunteer activities:

• Member of the American Association of Industry Veterinarians (AAIV)
• Member of Vet Partners, serving as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee
• Advisory Board Member for the Professional Science Master's programs at Kansas State University's Olathe campus
• Volunteer for Feed My Starving Children1

Stacy Pursell's extensive experience, industry expertise, and professional achievements have established her as a respected figure in the animal health and veterinary recruitment sector.