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For emergencies, please contact Peak Paws Advanced Veterinary Hospital.

Locally Owned · Apex, North Carolina

Veterinary Care That Feels Personal

Peak City Veterinary Hospital is proud to serve Apex and our neighboring areas with comprehensive relationship-centered veterinary care. Through thoughtful medicine and genuine connection, we’ve created a place where pets and people feel at home.

4.9 rated locally
Fear-Free visits
5,000+ pets cared for

Care

Our standard

Compassion

Our force

Community

Our home

Following Your Family's Path

Committed to care, compassion, and community

Care is…

  • Being welcomed like an old friend
  • Taking the time to do things right
  • A kind word when you need it most

At Peak City Veterinary Hospital, care is personal. Because every moment matters.

Compassion is…

  • Sitting with an anxious pet until they feel safe
  • Giving our all to animals who have nothing
  • Shaping lives through a single visit or a lifetime of care

From the lobby to the treatment room, our actions reflect our hearts.

Community is…

  • Supporting our neighbors
  • Creating a place where everyone belongs
  • Building trusted relationships that last a lifetime

The more love we pour into our community, the more care we have to give.

The Peak City Difference

The Difference Is In The Details.

We built Peak City around a simple idea: veterinary care should feel personal, not rushed. That means a team who knows your pet by name, appointments with room for your questions, and honest, upfront pricing — every time you visit.

a typical vet visit

Rushed. Impersonal.

A different doctor every visit, with little continuity of care.
A practice that disappears once you're out the door.
Rushed appointments that leave your questions unanswered.
Pricing you don't see until checkout.
Anxious pets handled quickly to keep the schedule moving.

The Peak City Way

Personal. Unhurried.

The same trusted care team who knows your pet's history and personality.
A partner in your pet's health, and a neighbor invested in our community.
Unhurried visits with time to answer every question you have.
Transparent, upfront pricing, so you always know what to expect.
A team that will sit on the floor with your pet until they feel safe.

Our Services

Supporting Pet Health at Every Step of the Journey

Comfort, Dignity, Compassion

End-of-Life Care

Higher Standards

Veterinary Surgery

Holistic Care & Pain Relief

Animal Chiropractic

A Keystone of Health

Dental Care

A Lifetime of Wellness

Preventive Care

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Our Mission

To provide comprehensive, compassionate care in a positive, welcoming environment where every pet and owner feels valued. We are honored to be a part of every pet’s life journey, offering personalized support and guidance at every stage—and to give back to the community we’re proud to call home.

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The Faces Behind Every Visit.

From our veterinarians to our client care team, everyone at Peak City is united by the same three things: care, compassion, and community. Get to know the people who will welcome you and your pet like family, from the very first visit.

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Addison Evans, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Vicki Rademacher, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Cindy Johnson, DVM

Owner, Head Veterinarian

Kerri Drain

Customer Service Representative

Deborah Huskinson

Customer Service Representative

Emily Wheeler 

Veterinary Assistant

Natalie Pierzga

Veterinary Assistant

Jamie Serrano

Veterinary Assistant/Social Media Manager

Jenny Hair

Veterinary Technician

Danielle Lucas

Head Veterinary Technician

Callie Ward

Practice Manager

Testimonials

Kindness Leaves a Lasting Impression

4.9

Based on 165 reviews

Crystal Lin

“Great experience. Everyone was so nice and wholesome. They were really sweet to my cat. Thank you so much Deb, Callie, and Jamie and everyone else who helped us.”

Crystal Lin

Nicole Marie

“Can’t say enough good things about this practice. The staff is always welcoming and super sweet and Dr. Cindy is the most compassionate and knowledgeable veterinarian I have ever taken my fur kids to. So thankful to have this office in my town and available to my pets. Definitely gives me peace of mind knowing my pets are always in good hands.”

Nicole Marie

Kerry Cook

“The practice manager Julie really went out of her way to help my husband and I as we were leaving for a long trip and ran out of our dogs allergy meds the night before (our fault). She filled it same day and made sure he was set. Love working with Dr Cindy and her team and we are forever loyal customers!”

Kerry Cook
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Dr. Cindy

founder & owner

The heart behind Peak City

Dr. Cindy Johnson

What gets Dr. Cindy out of bed (besides coffee and her dog’s wet noses) is her passion for making a difference, no matter how big or small. Whether she’s snuggling puppies during wellness visits or helping rescue cases find their happy endings, her goal is simple: to create a positive impact and ensure pets and their people feel right at home.

veterinarian
practice owner
entrepreneur
community leader
rescue advocate

“I wanted to create a place where pets, families, and team members all felt cared for.”

Trusted by the community

Meet Our Rescue Partners

Peak City Vet proudly partners with many area rescue organizations and charities to support pets and people in need.

13+

rescue partners

5,000+

pets cared for

400+

adoptions supported