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Meet our Dogwood Trails Animal Hospital Team
Meet the veterinarians and medical staff at Dogwood Trails Animal Hospital! We're pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Cindy Peters
Practice ManagerCindy Peters grew up in a military family, which meant a childhood filled with frequent moves. Throughout these transitions, the steady presence of her animal companions which included horses, dogs, cats, fish, and guinea pigs provided a comforting constant. Summers spent on her grandparents' farm in Kansas introduced her to a broader menagerie, including cattle, chickens, and pigs. While raising her children on a cattle farm in Missouri with her late husband, Cindy worked in education, where she developed a deep appreciation for learning and building relationships. Now remarried, Cindy continues to cherish the presence of animals in her life. Her enduring bond with animals was a key factor in her decision to enter the veterinary field. After earning her MBA from Missouri State in 2017, Cindy initially worked in management at a big-box retailer. However, she soon realized she could merge her business expertise with her passion for animals. This led her to a role as a practice manager in veterinary medicine. Cindy is excited to be part of Dogwood Trails, where she has the added joy of working alongside her daughter, Dr. Audra O’Keefe.
Lane
Assistant Practice ManagerLane has over seven years of experience in veterinary medicine. He began his career in human medicine as a CNA but quickly realized that his true passion lies in working with animals. Having grown up in California and Texas, and spent time in Missouri where he worked with Dr. O’Keefe, Lane has now settled in NWA and become part of the DTAH family. After several years focused solely on veterinary medicine, he has recently transitioned to the administrative side, where he aims to achieve his goals. Lane loves outdoor activities, especially walking and hiking, and he enjoys a bit of shopping as well. He looks forward to meeting you and your pets!
Olivia Holland
Veterinary AssistantWith a lifelong love for animals, Olivia grew up in Southwest City, Missouri, helping her dad on their chicken farm. From an early age, caring for animals became a meaningful part of her life and helped shape her passion for veterinary medicine.
As a Veterinary Assistant and Shift Lead at Dogwood Trails Animal Hospital, Olivia brings compassion, dependability, and strong leadership to her role. She works well with others, and especially enjoys building genuine relationships with clients.
Outside of work, Olivia shares a special bond with her own pet, Saint. The two are practically inseparable! Her love for animals extends far beyond her career, and caring for them has always been an important part of who she is.
Hailey Wicker
Veterinary AssistantHailey Wicker is a dedicated Customer Service Representative at Dogwood Trails Animal Hospital, where she combines her love of animals with her passion for helping people. Hailey assists clients with scheduling appointments, managing patient profiles, and ensuring every visitor and pet receives warm, attentive care.
A graduate of Arkansas Art Academy High School, Hailey brings creativity, compassion, and organization to everything she does—whether she’s coordinating client communications or supporting the veterinary team behind the scenes.
Outside of work, Hailey enjoys expressing her artistic side through painting, clay work, and scrapbooking. Her creative spirit and caring nature make her a valued member of the Dogwood Trails family.
Kyla Sherman
Veterinary AssistantBorn and raised in Huntington Beach, California, Kyla has always had a love for animals and knew from a young age that she wanted to build a career working with them. She began her veterinary career in California, where she gained three years of experience before making the move to Northwest Arkansas two years ago.
Kyla loves that no two days in veterinary medicine are ever the same. From meeting new patients to helping care for their families, she enjoys the variety and excitement that each day brings. Her favorite part of the job is knowing she gets to spend every day doing something she has always loved-working with animals.
When she's not at the clinic, Kyla enjoys reading and spending time with her friends and family. She is also a proud cat mom to Dot, who made the cross-country journey from California to Arkansas with her and has been by her side ever since.
Fun Fact: Kyla is a triplet! She has two brothers, and people are always surprised when they find out there are three of them.
