Meet our caring and compassionate veterinary care team!
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Apple Lane Animal Hospital in Hutchinson! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets! Please call us at (620) 662-0515 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Erica Miller, DVM
Veterinarian/Owner
Dr. Erica Miller was born and raised in Hutchinson, where her parents Paul and Anita Biel still live, and graduated from Trinity Catholic High School. Erica would go on to play college basketball at Missouri State before transferring to Fort Hays State University, where she played basketball three years and earned her Bachelors of Science and pre vet-med Degree. Dr. Miller would then attend Kansas State University to continue her studies before she was accepted into Veterinary school at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts/Nevis in the Caribbean. After two and a half strenuous years of vet school at Ross University, Dr. Miller would finish her degree with a clinical year at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. After starting her professional career at Blackwell Animal Hospital and Hartford Animal Clinic in Oklahoma, Dr. Miller accepted a position at Apple Lane Animal Hospital to work alongside Dr. Randall Smith in 2017. In the summer of 2021, Dr Miller became the owner of Apple Lane Animal Hospital. Dr. Miller and her husband Scott have a 7 year old daughter Leigha, and a 5 year old son MacKoy. They currently have 2 dogs (Maximus and Chewy) and 2 cats (Pom Pom and Honey). In her free time, Dr. Miller loves spending time with her family, sewing and making quilts, gardening, and watching and playing sports. Dr. Miller is happy to be back home and loves all the relationships she has built with her clients and their furry friends.
Logan Druecker, DMV
Dr. Logan Druecker grew up in Inman, Kansas, where his parents still reside, along with his older sister and her two children. His older brother and sister-in-law live in Manhattan, Kansas, which also became an important part of Dr. Druecker’s own journey. After graduating from high school, he attended Kansas State University, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Industry in December of 2020. He chose to remain in Manhattan to pursue his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine, which he completed in May of 2025.
Dr. Druecker has been with Apple Lane Animal Hospital since the summer of 2025, though the clinic has been a part of his life for much longer, as it was where his family pets were cared for while he was growing up. He is excited to now be part of the team and is especially grateful for the kindness and support of his coworkers.
While Dr. Druecker does not currently have pets of his own, he hopes to adopt a Golden Retriever in the future. Outside of veterinary medicine, he enjoys reading fantasy and adventure novels, watching football, and cheering for his favorite teams—the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, and K-State Wildcats.
Dr. Druecker is enthusiastic about beginning his career at Apple Lane Animal Hospital and looks forward to building lasting relationships with clients and their beloved pets.
Scott Miller
Practice Manager
Scott graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in electronic media and worked in the radio/tv industry for 19 years before starting a new journey in January as the full-time practice manager at Apple Lane. Scott and his wife Erica have a 7 year old daughter Leigha, and a 5 year old son MacKoy. They currently have 2 dogs (Maximus and Chewy) and 2 cats (Pom Pom and Honey). Scott is enjoying his new career path and learning as much as he can about the veterinary field. Outside of work, Scott enjoys playing basketball and golf and loves watching sports. His favorite days are spent with his family, either playing games, coaching his kids in various sports, or traveling to K-State football games.
Molly Williams
Lead Receptionist
Molly was born and raised in the Hutchinson area and started her career in the veterinary field in August of 1997 at Apple Lane Animal Hospital. She has been the lead receptionist and greeted clients of Apple Lane alongside Dr. Schrater, Dr. Smith and Dr. Miller. Molly is married to her husband Mike, and they have two children, Lane and Lexi. Molly has three dogs, a Blue Heeler named Rooster, Opal and Otis, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Outside of the clinic, Molly enjoys listening to country music and traveling the country while attending her daughter’s softball games.
Alison Pierce, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Ali is a Hutchinson High grad before attending Hutchinson Community College where she earned her Associates of Science degree. She then attended Colby Community College getting an Associates of Veterinary Technology degree. Ali started working at Apple Lane in June of 2018, while attending school. Ali is the middle child of 7 brothers and sisters (Ashley 37, Jake 31, twins Mason and Madi 23, and youngest siblings Olivia 18, Wilson 14). She has five dogs, “some say I’m crazy, but I don’t know what I would do without them.” (Ivy 9 yr old Siberian Husky, Four English Bulldogs Luna, Petunia, and puppies Sage and Poppy). Ali loves being able to make a difference working in the vet med field, whether it’s as simple as client education or helping with tougher cases. When she is not working, you can find her playing some type of sport including volleyball, softball, kickball or pickleball. She also enjoys hanging out with friends and family and enjoying nature. Ali’s dream is to one day live on a farm and raise cows and chickens and watch the sunrise/sunsets on a porch swing, until she’s old and grey.
Aisyn Thompson
Veterinary Assistant
Aisyn is a graduate of Hutchinson high school with high honors and has an assistant veterinary certification with hopes to start veterinary school soon. She has been with Apple Lane for two years while in school. She has been coming to Apple Lane her whole life though, as her parents are long time clients. Aisyn has three dogs (Mercy, Scout, & Rue) and four cats (Cookie, Minka, Ghost, & Friday). Aisyn enjoys working at Apple Lane because everyday brings new learning experiences. Outside of work, she enjoys compound archery, video games and hanging out with her friends.
Aley Brown
Veterinary Assistant
Aley high school graduate of McPherson High and is currently working on a Veterinary Technician certificate at HCC and Wichita State Tech. Aley has been working at Apple Lane for six months now. Aley is the oldest of 6 siblings (4 sisters and 2 brothers). Aley also has two cats (Bobo James & Shadow Jane) and one dog (Sadie Sue). She loves the connection she has developed with her coworkers. “I enjoy how we all treat each other like one big family”. Outside of work, Aley loves to travel. She has been to 19 states so far and her goal is to visit all 50. She also enjoys walking nature trails, dog sitting, and line dancing.