Meet Our Team

Carrie has been with Animal Clinic Suburban since 2000. She is an experienced licensed veterinary technician and our practice manager. Carrie enjoys spending time in the country with family and friends.

Megan has been with Animal Clinic Suburban since 2018. She started as a kennel assistant and graduated IWCC tech school in 2019. She is now a very talented and caring licensed technician. She has two dogs “Benson” a golden retriever and “Bohdi” a saint bernard.

Brandi is a vet assistant that joined ACS in 2020. She has experience in animal handling from a previous position in pet boarding, and front desk experience from another veterinary clinic.

Deborah is a vet assistant that started with ACS in 2021. She has worked in a doggy day care before coming to ACS. She is also working toward a veterinary technician degree.

Mackenzie is a vet assistant that started with ACS in 2021. She has worked in boarding facilities and even pet sits for her own clients. Her family has been long time clients of ACS and has a dog named “Ciera” and a cat named “Ted”. Mackenzie is excited to work in the veterinary industry.

Virginia is a vet assistant that started with ACS in 2023. She came to us after working in New Jersey. She has a great deal of experience with horses and has expanded to companion animals. Virginia has 2 kitties “Pluto” and “Sloane” that keep her company.

Whitney has been on our staff since 2002. She has had multiple roles in her time at ACS, but her latest is the front desk where her extensive knowledge of assisting benefits clients and patients.

Joni joined our team in 2018 and we are so fortunate to have found such a caring receptionist. She genuinely loves meeting and speaking with people and wants the best for every pet. She has many years of experience working as a receptionist in veterinary clinics in the metro.

Dr. Kaliff bought ACS in 2014. After practicing in a high volume practice she didn’t feel like she had the time or resources to always provide the best care for each patient.

Dr. McManigal is a 2020 graduate from the joint program with University of Nebraska Lincoln and Iowa State University.

Dr. Ostle joined our team in January 2021. She graduated from Iowa State University and has moved back after practicing many years in Indiana. She enjoys many types of animals and even has a snake.