“Healers are hosts who patiently and carefully listen to the stories of suffering strangers.” – Henri Nouwen

Dr. Kristine Stellato, VMD, cVMA, CHPV

Certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture
Certified in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care
Certified in Canine Training and Behavior
Completion of The Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy
USDA National Veterinary Accreditation

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People frequently ask Kristine if she’s always wanted to be a veterinarian. Her automatic answer was always, “no.” While cleaning out the basement, she stumbled upon evidence of what her childhood brain was thinking about the future. In elementary school, Kristine wanted to go to Yale and become a lawyer.

In ninth grade, she cared more about being able to ski during college than why she wanted to go to college.

This report finally comes later in high school:

So, at some point growing up, she did want to become a vet, even though the path was a bit longer than directed. Kristine studied music, Italian, and biology at The University of Rochester, enjoying the frequent blizzards and skiing on the U of R Ski Team, of course. With a music degree and a dream, Kristine moved to New York City to continue her studies in musical theater. Music business burn-out led Kristine to an Upper West Side small animal hospital where she had the pleasure of meeting Regis’ cat and Kathleen Turner’s boxer. With a desire to learn more about canine behavior, she moved to Texas and received her certification in training and behavior from Triple Crown Academy. Kristine then moved back to her hometown in Pennsylvania to operate her dog training business for several years. A yearning to help her clients even more led her to PennVet and, soon after, a certification in veterinary acupuncture. Kristine is certified in animal hospice and palliative care, for she absolutely adores those gray faces and making sure your four-legged geriatrics spend their golden years in comfort. Integrative medicine is her passion, and she incorporates this into her nutrition plans and palliative care programs. She enjoys off-hours with her Orange Cat Bari (because her meow sounds like a baritone saxophone), and her two-legged partner in crime, Andrew. Kristine is mostly at home on skis, in a kayak, or playing the violin in local orchestras and small ensembles. She recently said goodbye to her Australian Cattle Dog Alfie (after which her practice is named), who was always ready for a hike, a kayak, or a game of tug. Rest in peace Little Buddy, the ultimate Helpful Heeler. Alfie is deeply missed, but his legacy lives on in the care Kristine’s patients receive every day.

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