Dr. Ira Stone received his undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut and Michigan State University and his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University.

Along with practicing general medicine and surgery for small animals, Dr. Stone also practices holistic medicine. He is an active member of the Holistic Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Stone participates in several organizations. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association and the Future Farmers of America (FFA). Dr. Stone has received recognition from the FFA for his contributions in curriculum planning and fund raising.

Outside the veterinary hospital, Dr. Stone enjoys the companionship of his 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 parakeets, a cockatiel, a rabbit, and 8 chickens. He also enjoys outdoor sports. Some of these sports include hiking, skiing, tennis and basketball.

Dr. Karmen Couret attended Columbia University and graduated with a BA Degree in Biology and German Literature in 1988. Following her undergraduate studies, she was admitted to Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1992.

Previous to her arrival at Stone Veterinary Hospital in 1997, Dr. Couret worked as a farm and large animal veterinarian then as an animal emergency hospital clinician. A general small animal veterinary practitioner, Dr. Couret also practices veterinary acupuncture and chiropractics. She is certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Couret’s non-professional activities include gardening, horseback riding, and scuba diving. She particularly enjoys spending free time with her animals. Her pets include two English pointers named Perry and Spencer and Fred (a male tiger cat).

Associate veterinarian at Stone Veterinary Hospital since 2004, Dr. Christine Wasmer graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2000.

With professional interests in feline diabetes and wildlife medicine, Dr. Wasmer is a general veterinary practitioner. Most of her leisure time is spent caring for her pets that include 3 Maltese dogs and 7 cats.