Meet the Veterinarians & team of Jolly Road Veterinary Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional veterinary care to you and your pets!
Please call us at (517) 977-1095 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
We take pride in being a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Clinic. Ask us more about what this means at your next visit!
Melissa McNally, DVM
Practice Owner & Lead Veterinarian
Dr. McNally graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, located on the island of St. Kitts in 2010, completing her clinical rotations at Michigan State University. Dr. McNally has worked in the Lansing area since 2012. Dr. McNally grew up in the Grand Rapids area.
She founded Jolly Road Veterinary Clinic in 2018. She enjoys practicing general veterinary medicine and surgery, especially with a dedicated and caring team who are always looking to improve their clinical knowledge and skills. She has a special interest in avian and exotic medicine. Dr. McNally is also Fear Free certified.
Along with her husband, Luis, her son, and 2 step children, Dr. McNally shares her home with her cockatiel, Baby and her Amazon parrots, Avocado and Joe. In her free time, Dr. McNally enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with family.
Zachary Woloszyk, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Zack or Dr. Woloszyk (Wool-ah-shick) graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. Dr. Woloszyk has been living in the Lansing area since 2014 and has been working since 2024. Dr. Woloszyk is originally from the Oxford area.
He enjoys zoo, exotic, wildlife, and aquatic medicine specialties and has interests in public health, neurology, and internal medicine. Dr. Woloszyk is also Fear Free certified.
Dr. Woloszyk shares his home with his significant other, his 2 cats, Poe and Merlin, a Uromastyx named Firetruck, a English/French Bulldog mix named Beef, a Meyer’s Parrot named Moxie, and a freshwater fish tank with a multitude of aquatic animals. In his free time, Dr. Woloszyk loves to play video games and board games, run Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, and enjoy good food and movies during the Fall and Winter seasons.
Jacque, LVT
Veterinary Technician/Nurse & Practice Manager
Jacque grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from Sanford Brown in 2014 with a degree in veterinary technology and moved to Lansing shortly there after to pursue her new career. After working at multiple clinics in the area, she joined the team at Jolly Road Veterinary Hospital in 2018.
Along with her husband, Chris, Jacque shares her home with her 9 cats, Play Kat, Cry Baby, the elusive Robin Hood, twins Athena and Bast, Neptune, Kimberly, Donna, and Mikey, 2 parrots, Echo and Achilles, 5 chickens, T-Rex, Velociraptor, Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus, and Pterodactyl, 3 snakes, Petunia, Lily, and Ferdinand, 1 tortoise, Anni, and 1 dog, Moose. In her spare time, Jacque enjoys knitting and crocheting.
Joeie
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Joeie is originally from the sunshine state of California. Joeie has been with Jolly Road Veterinary Hospital for a few years and is an integral part of our team after moving from California to the Lansing area to pursue an education and acquire more hands-on experience.
Joeie is the youngest of four siblings and as of current she is enrolled at Penn Foster to work on continuing her education and getting her degree in veterinary nursing, however, she is looking into transferring to Baker.
Joeie shares her home with her two beloved pets, Stewie, an adorable adopted stray cat from our local Happy Feet Pet Rescue and, Phoebe, a beautiful shepherd mix who brings joy and companionship to her life.
Previously Joeie has worked at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, she has raised and trained a guide dog for the blind, and she loves to enjoy quality food while spending time with friends and watching a new TV show.
Kaitlyn
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Kaitlyn is a Grand Rapids native who has been staying in the East Lansing area after graduating from Michigan State University. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science in 2023. Kaitlyn has a special interest in exotics, especially reptiles and wildlife.
When not at the clinic, Kaitlyn enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, and cuddling up to her cows at the MSU dairy barns. At home Kaitlyn has a basset hound named Copper, 2 cats Nightfury and Anita, 3 snakes Cerberus, Akurra and Mimir, and Norbert the bearded dragon that are her entire world.
Outside of her personal life, Kaitlyn is eagerly awaiting results from Michigan State University’s Veterinary school. She applied this year and is hoping to attend in the coming fall cycle 2025. Wish her luck if you see Kaitlyn at your next appointment!
Maya
Veterinary Assistant
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Maya now calls the Lansing area home as she wraps up her undergraduate degree in Animal Science, with a focus on the pre-veterinary track. With a strong passion for animal care and medicine, Maya hopes to attend veterinary school in the near future and continue her journey toward becoming a veterinarian.
Outside of the clinic and her studies, Maya enjoys spending her free time reading, watching movies, and both playing and watching volleyball. Back home in Ohio, she has a lovable and incredibly personable mini Labradoodle named Benny, who never fails to bring joy and laughter into her life.
McKenna
Veterinary Assistant
McKenna lives in the Lansing area as she is currently working on her undergraduate degree in Animal Science at Michigan State University. She is also pursuing the pre-veterinary track and is hoping to attend veterinary school in the future as well.
She moved from Philadelphia to Michigan where she lived with her three older brothers. Currently McKenna works at the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center and has interest in Equine medicine. At the center, in congregation to getting to do research, she also gets to assist with insulin level therapy and managing brood mares.
A fun fact about McKenna is she has been playing the piano for 15 years and definitely has a unique way to make every patient feel at home during appointments with her!
Josie
Veterinary Assistant
Josie is a current sophomore at Michigan State University, where she’s pursuing a degree in Animal Science with aspirations of attending veterinary school. Her ultimate goal is to become a mixed animal veterinarian, allowing her to work with both large and small animals.
Originally from Michigan, Josie has always had a deep-rooted passion for animal care. Whether it’s cuddling with cats, tending to livestock, or working with horses, she’s eager to gain as much hands-on experience as possible during her undergraduate years. She’s especially excited about opportunities that allow her to expand her skills and make meaningful connections within the veterinary field.
Outside of work and school, Josie enjoys spending her free time reading, golfing, and horseback riding. She finds peace in the pages of a good book, focus on the golf course, and pure joy in the saddle. Josie is looking forward to all the learning experiences to come!
CJ
Veterinary Assistant
CJ made the move from Texas to the Lansing area to pursue his education and recently graduated from Michigan State University in Spring 2024! Before relocating, he gained valuable experience working at a veterinary clinic back home in Texas, further fueling his passion for animal care.
At home, CJ is kept company by his two adorable dogs: a 4-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Winston and a lively Dachshund puppy named Harrison. They’re quite the dynamic duo!
A fun fact about CJ? He’s a huge music enthusiast and has an impressive vinyl collection—currently sitting at around 100 records! Whether it’s caring for pets or spinning his favorite album, CJ brings heart and personality to everything he does.
Kayla
Veterinary Receptionist
Originally hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Kayla made her way to Lansing in 2020 after living in Louisville, KY—trading bourbon for Big Ten country to be closer to the family she loves. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work, and while her professional journey began in the world of helping people, her lifelong passion for animals has always been front and center.
Kayla lives with her wonderful husband, Jake, and their two feline queens, Ruby and Luna, who absolutely rule the household and her heart. When she’s not working or showering her cats with affection, you can find her curled up with a good book, whipping up something sweet in the kitchen, tending to her garden, or enjoying cozy time with loved ones.
Her kind spirit, deep empathy, and soft spot for all things furry make her a perfect fit for the animal world she now proudly calls home.
Rachael
Veterinary Receptionist
Though she’s new to the world of veterinary medicine, Rachael’s heart has always had room (and then some!) for animals of all shapes and sizes. From cuddly cats to majestic sharks, she loves them all—well, all except spiders… those can stay outside, thank you very much!
Rachael’s Lansing story began in 2021, when she moved into a cozy little neighborhood. Not long after settling in, her friendly neighbor came by to say hello… and a beautiful love story began. Now married, they share a lively home filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot of paws and tails. Their blended family includes a 13-year-old son; four fabulous felines—October, Akey, and the fraternal twins Remmy Grace and Good Boy Felix (pictured, of course); two dogs—Axel the gentle giant pittie and Bella the sassy Chihuahua; and one slithery sweetheart, a ball python named Sophie.
When Rachael’s not doting on her furry (and scaly) family members, you’ll find her treasure-hunting at thrift stores, getting lost in a good book, or enjoying a classic Menards date with her wife. She also proudly claims the title of Cool Aunt—with more nieces than she has fingers to count on, and a heart big enough to spoil them all.
Alyssa
Relief Assistant
Alyssa is one of our relief assistants who comes back to help when we need it most. Alyssa started working for Jolly Road about a year ago, however, Alyssa quickly got into veterinary school after graduating from Michigan State University and is currently attending for her degree in veterinary medicine.
When Alyssa is not at the clinic she is usually studying for school, however, enjoys quality time at home with her family and animals and she loves to take rides around on her mini-cycle.
Ella
Relief Assistant
Ella is originally from Nebraska and moved to Michigan for school. Ella has been with Jolly Road since 2022. Currently Ella is working with Michigan State Universities poultry and swine teaching and research center.
Fun fact about Ella is that she shares her home with a lot of animals all named after fictional characters. She has 2 cats (Arcee and Kyo), 2 snakes (Nico and Shockwave), and a tarantula (Rui). Ella also has a living isopod colony for the snake’s bioactive enclosures! Besides spending time with her critters, Ella enjoys reading, anime, movies, and going to reptile shows!
Being a relief assistant means that Ella comes in on an as need basis. If you’re lucky you may catch her on one of your future visits!
Maddie
Veterinary Wellness Coordinator (Remote)
Maddie was once a veterinary assistant with us at Jolly Road, however, after applying to and getting into veterinary school she now works as our remote wellness coordinator providing off-site assistance and promoting a positive workplace with emphasis on mental health and communication amongst the Jolly Road Staff.
Maddie is currently attending veterinary school in Iowa at Iowa State University. She is a first year and is enjoying her time in school but looks forward to trips back to Michigan to visit the clinic and help out whenever she can!