09/25/2026
Today is all about our favorite Licensed Vet Tech Jody!!
Jody graduated from the University of Maine at Augusta in 2003 with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology and passed the VTNE a month later, making her a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for the State of Maine. She has worked in veterinary medicine since 2001, starting out in the central Maine area. Before moving to Downeast Maine in 2011, Jody also worked in human medicine doing phlebotomy work. Since moving here she has been in veterinary medicine locally. Jody joined the 5 Stones Veterinary Services team in 2023, when Dr Michelle brought her on board.
In 2019 she became certified in RECOVER BLS and ALS for pets and took an interest in emergency medicine for the working dog. Jody then began teaching Prehospital Medicine for working dogs in early 2020 and has since taken on the role for many K9 handlers as the coordinator of routine and emergency services, as well as training K9 handlers in Prehospital Medicine techniques, such as stabilization of critical care wounds, managing minor injuries, prevention of thermal injuries and how to recognize the symptoms associated with thermal injuries, how to triage wounds and how to handle various potential toxin exposures.
Jody is currently a full time employee of 5 Stones, works per diem at EMEVC in Holden, manages working dog medicine 24/7, holds a State of Maine EMT license and owns her own small business called Bring Them Home LLC teaching Pet Prevention (First Aid) for the Pet Parent and Prehospital Medicine for K9 Handlers, as well as working with another group out of southern Maine that teaches Advanced First Aid for Maine EMS providers and K9 Handlers.
Her husband Chad is a volunteer firefighter, so it is not unusual to see her on scene, lending a hand, when applicable. Her son, Mason is quite often her assistant during appointments. He may be exceptionally quiet with clients, but he has a gentle way of working with the furbabies. Jody currently has 4 pets-all rescues. Cedar Lewis is a dog that came from a rescue in Southern Maine, her other dog, Cora Jane did come from another rescue in the state, but first came from the Bahamas. A cat named Jack Jack who came from a local shelter and finally Sam Roman who was a stray cat that ultimately came home with her.