The People Behind Peak City Vet
Our highly trained, compassionate team is here to give your pet the very best care. Get to know the people behind Peak City Vet.
Veterinarians
Cindy Johnson, DVM
Owner, Head Veterinarian
Meet Dr. Cindy!
Dr. Cindy’s journey into veterinary medicine began at Morehead State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s in Biology and Associate’s in Veterinary Technology. She then headed to The Ohio State University, earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. (Go Buckeyes!)
Originally from Beavercreek, Ohio, she traded the Midwest for Southern living in 2009 and, in 2018, made a longtime dream a reality by opening Peak City Veterinary Hospital in Apex—a place built around Care, Compassion, and Community (and plenty of treats!).
Dr. Cindy has a special interest in whole-pet care, mobility, and quality of life. She completed animal chiropractic training through Parker University and loves being able to incorporate those techniques into patient care when appropriate. She has also completed the Peaceful End-of-Life Practice Certification for Veterinary Teams through the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA), reflecting her commitment to providing compassionate, peaceful care through every stage of a pet’s life.
One of her favorite things about veterinary medicine is simply getting to be part of the journey with her patients and their families—building relationships, celebrating the good days, navigating the hard ones, and caring for pets as the beloved family members they are.
At home, Dr. Cindy shares life with her two pittie sidekicks, Loki and Joy. When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll find her working out, cheering on Ohio State football (O-H!), catching a live concert, traveling, exploring the outdoors, or hunting down her next great cup of coffee.
And her weakness? Dark chocolate Reese’s Cups. Hide them accordingly.
At the heart of it all, Dr. Cindy loves rescue medicine, whole-pet care, and creating meaningful connections with pets and their people—and she feels incredibly lucky to call that her job.
Vicki Rademacher, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Meet Dr Vicki!
Dr. Victoria “Vicki” Rademacher, the dynamo of all things furry and fabulous! Armed with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the illustrious Michigan State University in 2016 (Go Spartans!). She completed a rotating internship after graduation at Veterinary Specialty Hospital (now Blue Pearl) in Cary, North Raleigh, and Durham, NC locations. Vicki is on a mission to spread joy, health, and heaps of love to every critter she meets.
With a passion for behavioral and preventative medicine, Vicki is the ultimate advocate for the unbreakable bond between pets and their devoted humans. Whether it’s teaching Fido a new trick or ensuring Fluffy’s tail wags with delight, Vicki’s expertise knows no bounds. Hailing from the charming shores of Rhode Island (sans the “classic” accent, mind you), Vicki’s love affair with animals started in her aunt’s backyard, where she first discovered the exhilarating world of canine competitive sports. From agility to obedience, Vicki and her furry companions have conquered it all, racking up trophies faster than a greyhound chasing a rabbit! She has participated in agility, junior showmanship, confirmation, obedience, and hunting/field trials. She began training her Irish Setter “Poppy” in agility, junior showmanship, and obedience. She participated in field trials with her aunt’s Flat-coated Retrievers earning Master Hunter titles. Prior to veterinary school, she was training her Shetland Sheepdog “Kipp” in agility with hopes of trying out for the AKC World Team. However, veterinary school got in the way! Her biggest accomplishments have been earning multiple High In Trials with her Irish Setter “Poppy”, Highest Scoring Junior at the Flat-coated Retriever Nationals with her aunt’s dog “Tyma”, and Master of Agility Championship with her Shetland Sheepdog “Trendi”.
When she’s not busy saving the day in the veterinary world, you’ll find Vicki indulging her inner foodie, jet-setting to far-flung destinations, or embarking on epic hiking adventures with her beloved husband, Marcus, and their dynamic duo of Shetland sheepdog sidekicks, Cosmic and Nova.
Addison Evans, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
), and veterinary medicine was pretty much meant to be!
She later traded the beach for the Midwest and completed her clinical year at Kansas State University.
and can frequently be found cheering on the Canes. When she’s not watching sports, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and embracing her crafty side with crocheting, knitting, and cross-stitching. Basically, she can care for your pet and make you a scarf. Multitalented.
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Management
Callie Ward
Practice Manager
Meet Callie!
Callie Ward likes to say she didn’t choose veterinary medicine—it chose her (or maybe she just tripped and fell right into it!) After working in human medicine and moving to North Carolina for a fresh start, she decided to go back to her roots—literally—since she spent her high school days wrangling cows as a large animal veterinary assistant. Her love for medical science and helping people made the transition to vet med a perfect fit. A veterinary hospital took a chance on her as a client service representative, and 11 years later, she’s still here—loving the job more and more every day (seriously, they can’t get rid of her). Callie has an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources with a minor in Business Management—because why settle for just one thing? Her true passion is teaching—whether it’s showing clients how to keep their furry friends healthy or guiding her team with the patience of a saint (and maybe a little caffeine). When she’s off the clock, you’ll find her reading, eating her way through life, and soaking up every minute with her family, which includes her three adorable dogs (Annabelle, Ethel, and Lucy), her cat Theodore Roosevelt (yes, he’s presidential), and her favorite human, her son Shea. Her guilty pleasure? Bad reality TV. The worse, the better. She’s fully invested and completely unapologetic.
Technicians
Danielle Lucas
Head Veterinary Technician
Meet Danielle!
Danielle has been part of the Peak City Veterinary Hospital family since 2019, bringing her love for animals, dedication to patient care, and plenty of personality to the team!
A lifelong animal lover, Danielle knew from an early age that veterinary medicine was where she belonged. She followed that calling by earning her veterinary technology degree from Miller-Motte College and has been helping pets live happier, healthier lives ever since.
One area where Danielle really shines? Dentistry! She loves helping transform not-so-fresh kisses into healthier smiles and takes pride in giving every patient the same care and attention she would want for her own pets. Earning the trust of pet parents—and caring for the furry family members they love so much—is what makes her work especially rewarding.
When she’s not at Peak City, Danielle is spending time with Darius and her son, Colton, along with a household that could practically qualify as its own small animal rescue! She shares her home with five dogs—Dapper, Franklin, Zena, Lucy, and Nipsey—and five cats—Pixie, Skittles, Mushu, Cri-Kee, and Olaf.
And Danielle has a hidden talent: she’s musically gifted! We can’t promise you’ll convince her to put on a concert at the clinic, but the talent is definitely there.
If she could borrow one trait from animals, Danielle would choose their ability to live blissfully unaware of bills, politics, and financial worries. Eat, sleep, play, repeat? Honestly, the pets may have figured this whole life thing out.
Whether she’s helping with a dental procedure, loving on a patient, or keeping everyone laughing, Danielle brings skill, compassion, and heart to the Peak City team—and we’re so glad she’s been with us since 2019!
Jenny Hair
Veterinary Technician
Meet Jenny!
Every veterinary professional has that special animal who helped shape their path, and for Jenny, it was her first dog, Tanna Sue, who inspired her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
Jenny completed the Cedar Valley College Veterinary Technology Program, tackling the program online while building the skills that would eventually make her one of our talented veterinary technicians.
Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is nursing care, with a special interest in critical care and surgery. Jenny loves being hands-on with her patients and helping provide the attentive care they need when they need it most.
But we also have to give Jenny her unofficial Peak City title: Resident Cat Person. If there’s a cat involved, Jenny is probably interested! Outside the clinic, she enjoys learning about cats and feline behavior, hand embroidery, and hockey.
Naturally, the resident cat person has a feline crew of her own. Jenny and her husband, Michael, share their home with Sturgill, Grace, O’Malley, Cookie and Puff. She also loves spending time with her stepdaughters, Emma and Bella.
And if Jenny could choose a special talent? She wouldn’t pick flying or invisibility—she’d like the ability to purr AND retract her nails like a cat. Honestly, we expected nothing less from Peak City’s resident cat lady.
From critical care and surgery to feline behavior and all things cats, Jenny brings skill, compassion, curiosity, and plenty of cat energy to the Peak City team. We’re lucky to have her caring for our patients—especially the ones who meow!
Assistants
Jamie Serrano
Veterinary Assistant/Social Media Manager
Meet Jamie!
Jamie’s journey into vet med was a happy accident—what started as a customer service interview turned into a kennel attendant offer, and he’s never looked back! With a passion for management and team building, Jamie thrives on the camaraderie that comes with working alongside dedicated animal lovers. While caring for pets is rewarding, seeing happy clients and building strong team bonds is what truly lights him up.
When Jamie’s not at the clinic, you can catch him glued to fantasy football stats, laughing at live stand-up shows, or sharpening skills at firearms training. A gamer at heart, he loves diving into PlayStation and Switch adventures. He also loves creating fun, scroll-stopping content for social media at Peak City Vet, showing off the adorable patients and behind-the-scenes moments that make the clinic special (bonus points if Buddy makes a cameo).
Jamie’s heart belongs to Buddy, his 4-year-old Shih-Tzu with a backstory worthy of a movie. After being surrendered to the ER with a severe jaw injury, Buddy went home as a “temporary” foster—three days later, Jamie was officially a foster fail, and they’ve been inseparable ever since.
If Jamie could have any animal superpower? Hands down, Buddy’s selective hearing—able to detect a treat bag opening from miles away but suddenly “deaf” when asked to sit before a walk.
Natalie Pierzga
Veterinary Assistant
Natalie joined veterinary medicine in search of a purpose-driven career where she could help both pets and the humans wrapped around their little paws. She found exactly that… along with an impressive amount of pet hair on her clothes.
Natalie earned her bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from Appalachian State University, so technically she’s qualified to write the next great American novel—but for now, she’s busy interpreting the dramatic inner monologue of a Cocker Spaniel who definitely knows we have treats in our pockets.
One of Natalie’s favorite things about veterinary medicine is that there’s always something new to learn. She also loves getting to know our clients and patients—whether they greet her with kisses, cautious suspicion, or the classic “I know you’re hiding a thermometer somewhere” stare.
Outside the clinic, Natalie loves reading, thrifting, and spending time with friends and family. She’s also a proud pet parent to Vinnie, her 4-year-old Cocker Spaniel, and Cat, her 12-year-old cat. Yes, her cat’s name is Cat. No unnecessary creativity was wasted in the naming process.
Her guilty pleasure? Bad reality TV—the worse the decisions, the better.
And if Natalie could borrow one animal trait for herself, she’d choose the ability to sleep 20 hours a day.
Cat has been mentoring her for years.
Emily Wheeler
Veterinary Assistant
Meet Emily!
For Emily, a love of animals started early. Growing up surrounded by them inspired her to pursue veterinary medicine and become a voice for the voiceless. And she’s just getting started—Emily plans to take the next step in her veterinary career by heading to vet tech school this spring!
One of Emily’s favorite parts of veterinary medicine is working with anxious and nervous dogs. She loves figuring out what makes each individual patient feel safe and comfortable and finding ways to create a more positive experience through cooperative care. Sometimes a little patience, creativity, and a whole lot of treats can make all the difference!
When she trades in her scrubs for some downtime, Emily enjoys hiking with her dogs, diamond painting, hanging out with friends, and line dancing. Whether she’s hitting the trails or the dance floor, she knows how to stay busy!
Her own four-legged sidekicks are her dogs, Patriot and Rosie —who we’re guessing are also excellent hiking partners and quality-control experts when it comes to treats.
If Emily could magically fix one animal health problem overnight, she wouldn’t hesitate: cancer. Because every pet deserves more healthy years, more adventures, and more time with the people who love them.
Emily brings patience, compassion, and a genuine desire to understand each patient to our Peak City team. We can’t wait to watch her continue learning and growing in veterinary medicine—and we’re pretty sure Patriot and Rosie will be cheering her on, too!
Customer Service Representative
Deborah Huskinson
Customer Service Representative
Meet Deb!
Deb found her calling in veterinary medicine through a lifelong love of animals and a fascination with the science behind keeping them happy and healthy. Her favorite part of the job? Building connections with pets and their people and creating relationships that make every day at the clinic meaningful.
Outside of work, Deb lets her creative side shine! You’ll often find her working on arts and crafts, listening to music, or getting just a little competitive during an epic game night—board games and video games are both fair game.
At home, Deb loves spending time with her husband, young son, and their newest feline family member, Thomas. We have a feeling Thomas has already figured out exactly who runs the household!
And if you ever need a teammate for trivia night, Deb is your girl. Her secret talent is music and movie trivia, so challenge her at your own risk!
If Deb could magically fix one animal health issue, she’d choose aging—because the hardest part of loving our pets is that we never get quite enough time with them.
Whether she’s crafting, gaming, dominating trivia, spending time with her family, or caring for our patients, Deb brings plenty of creativity, compassion, and fun wherever she goes!
Kerri Drain
Customer Service Representative
Meet Kerri!
Kerri always knew she wanted a career working with animals. After graduating from CCCC in 2005, she joined her family veterinarian’s team—and it didn’t take long for her to realize she had found exactly where she belonged!
Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is pretty simple: helping patients feel better and being there for the people who love them. Whether it’s a wagging tail, a happy reunion, or just making someone’s day a little easier, that’s what makes the job so rewarding.
When she’s not at the clinic, Kerri is most likely curled up with a good book, working on needlepoint, watching a movie, planning her next cruise, or finding an excuse to head back to Disney World. (Because really, is there such a thing as too many Disney trips?)
Family is a huge part of Kerri’s life. She has an amazing fiancé, Clinton, three beautiful daughters—Kaela, Kenzie, and Kenna—and a grandson, Damian, who has her completely wrapped around his little finger. Rounding out the crew is Dallas, her beautiful German Shepherd who has never met a stranger and is pretty convinced everyone was put on Earth specifically to be her friend.
Kerri claims her guilty pleasure is reading, but considering how proudly she embraces her book obsession, we’re not entirely convinced there’s much guilt involved!
We’re so happy to have Kerri on our team and love the kindness, compassion, and heart she brings to our patients and their families every day.