Team
Meet Our Team
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Chicago Drive Veterinary Clinic. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get to Know Our Team
Meet the dedicated team members who want to be there for you and your pet through every step of your journey together. Become familiar with our names and faces, and contact us soon to schedule an appointment. Our veterinary staff can’t wait to see you.
Dr. Kelley Coll
DVM
Education: Michigan State University DVM 1991, University of Michigan BS 1986
Dr. Coll grew up in Coral Gables, FL (near Miami) and came to Michigan to attend the University of Michigan. She graduated with High Distinction in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in biology. She then attended Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with honors in 1991. She met her husband at U of M and thus decided to settle in Michigan. Dr. Coll has owned Chicago Drive Veterinary Clinic since 1997. She grew up with lots of pets and knew that she wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as she can remember. She started working for veterinarians when she turned 16 and learned all aspects of the business–working in the kennel, being a receptionist, and helping out as an assistant. Dr. Coll and her husband, John, have three kids; Nathan, Avery and Meghan. Dr. Coll’s hobbies include knitting, biking, and swimming. She has three dogs, Nora, Boone, and Bell and two cats, Eddie and Rory.
Dr. Chad E. Ackerman
DVM
Dr. Ackerman is a 2000 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. He has served on the board of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and also as the secretary, vice president, and president of the Western Michigan Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Ackerman has a special interest in internal medicine, geriatric care, and dentistry.
Dr. Ackerman is married to his lovely wife, Laura, and has two daughters, Avery and Ashlyn. In his spare time, he enjoys being with his family, relaxing at the lake, and traveling.
Dr. Meghan Kowaleski
Dr. Kowaleski is a 2026 graduate of the Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine. The daughter of Dr. Coll, she grew up working at Chicago Drive Veterinary Clinic and is excited to return as a veterinarian serving the community she has long called home.
Dr. Kowaleski earned her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from the University of Michigan. During her clinical year of veterinary school, she pursued elective training in Animal Behavior, Dermatology, Oncology and Orthopedic Surgery, reflecting her special interests in patient care and surgical medicine.
Dr. Kowaleski and her significant other, Andrew, live in Jenison with their four beloved pets: Ollivander, a West Highland White Terrier; Rosie, a Black Labrador Retriever; and their two Ragdoll cats, Margo and Elliot.
Dr. Kowaleski is thrilled to be back home and looks forward to building lasting relationships with clients while providing compassionate, high-quality care for their pets.
Stephanie
Stephanie grew up with numerous pets and, like many little girls, wanted to work in the veterinary field when she grew up. While still in high school, she started working with veterinarians as a kennel assistant and, throughout the years, held the positions of vet assistant, receptionist, practice manager, and human resource director.
As an adult, she decided to return to college and, in 2012, earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting from Davenport University. In 2017, she went on to obtain a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management.
Stephanie and Dr. Coll initially worked together at the beginning of both of their careers and in May of 2019, Stephanie joined the team at Chicago Drive Veterinary Clinic as the Practice Manager.
On a personal note, Stephanie and her husband, John, have three sons and are pet parents to a Labrador Retriever and numerous Dalmatians. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and dogs, spending time in the pool, bonfires, watching movies, doing crafts, and working on the remodel of her home.
Michelle
Michelle has been an LVT at our clinic since she graduated from Baker College in 2007. She has enjoyed being around animals since she was young and loves working with them today. She also enjoys every aspect of being a technician, from helping with routine appointments to client education to assisting and monitoring patients during surgery. Michelle and her husband Jason have four busy kids, Carter, Garret, Natalie, and Kayla. As a family, they have a German Shorthaired Pointer named Penny. Michelle loves spending time with family, being outside, watching her kids play baseball, and camping during the summer.
Kristie
Veterinary Assistant
Kristie started working at CDVC in 1998. Though her degree from CMU is in health fitness, her heart has always been with dogs and cats! She and her husband, Kevin, have been married since 1996 and have two adopted children, Briana and Jamija. They started their family with a Husky mix named Shadow, and soon after came Owatchee, a Malamute mix. They also rescued Riley, a Border Collie, and added two cats, Annie and Casper. Today, Kristie and her family currently have Skye, an active Border Collie; Ruger, a mixed breed; and Annie, who has made it through all the craziness!
Sue
Vet Assistant/Client Service Representative
Sue has worked for CDVC as a part-time vet assistant/client service representative since 2009. She also works a full-time job outside of the clinic. When she is not working, she loves to go on Detroit Tiger road trips, watching them play at a different stadium each year. She enjoys being outside in the summer, relaxing or doing outdoor activities. Sue also loves to spend time with her family, friends, and her cat, Elsa.
Fang
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Fang graduated from the vet tech program at Baker College in 2013 and has been a part of the Chicago Drive Veterinary Clinic team ever since. Currently, her pets include a dog, a cat, and a corn snake. She loves all breeds of cats and dogs but has a soft spot for rescues and “Pitties.” In her free time, Fang is usually watching movies, playing video games, or reading. She is also a foodie, so she dreams of taking a worldwide food tour.
Anna
Anna is our professional pet groomer here at Chicago Drive. She graduated from the Paragon School of Pet Grooming in 2013. She really enjoys learning and strives to constantly continue her education by taking classes and seminars, going to grooming shows, and learning from the veterinary environment she works in. Anna loves making dogs look and feel great, but the most important thing about her job is being an advocate for your pet. She sees most of her clients more often than their veterinarians do, so it’s her responsibility to observe changes in your pet from visit to visit and be their voice if something is out of the ordinary.
Anna has one dog, Twinkie, a Jack Russell mix. She loves to travel and spend time at her parent’s cottage during the summer, where she loves to fish and spend time on the boat. In her spare time, Anna loves playing Pickleball, game nights with friends, and seeing Broadway shows. She is also a big foodie and loves trying new things.
Anna takes great care in what she does and hopes to see you and your pet walk through her door soon!
John
Inventory and Financial Manager
Bio coming soon!
Lisa
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Bio coming soon!
Raegan
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!