As a young child drawn to both science and animals, Dr. Stacey Nickell knew she wanted to become a veterinarian. At 15, she began volunteering at a local veterinary hospital and was on staff by the following year. The veterinarian there became her mentor and encouraged her to pursue her dream.

Dr. Nickell completed her undergraduate studies in Biology at Bradley University in 1999. She pursued her graduate studies at the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine graduating magna cum laude in 2003. The first hospital she worked at as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine was the same where she got her start as a teenager.

“I was happy to find a career that integrated science with my love for animals,” she says. Dr. Nickell joined our team in May of 2004. She is a member of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association. She is also a member and treasurer of the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association. Her professional interests include ophthalmology, internal medicine, dentistry and dermatology.

Dr. Nickell is Fear Free Certified.  She says, “I am excited to implement new strategies to ensure your pets have the best experience possible during their visit.” If you have concerns about an upcoming visit please call to discuss this before the scheduled visit.

Dr. Nickell enjoys being a veterinarian for many reasons. “I enjoy forming relationships with clients and helping them to make the best decisions for their pets,” she says. The challenge of diagnosing a patient and the diversity of cases she sees in a day also keep her passionate about her career choice.

At home, Dr. Nickell has a Boxer named Jasmine. She enjoys running, yoga, reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband Jason (also a veterinarian) and their three young children – Brooke, Will and Paige.