Team

Meet The Team

Helen M. Gipe

Helen Gipe, a woman with short curly hair, wearing a white shirt and jeans, sits on a wicker chair with a large black dog beside her, both facing the camera against a light blue background.

Accounting Manager Helen performs all of the important financial and accounting duties (most importantly, payroll). Helen is the mother of our Practice Owner, Dr. Ryan Gipe. Her husband Michael (Ryan’s dad) and her have run a local landscaping company since 1978 and have bred Labrador Retrievers for over 20 years. The keep busy tending to … Helen M. Gipe

Helen M. Gipe

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Sherry Voudouris

Sherry Voudouris, dressed in gray scrubs, sits on a wicker chair and smiles at the camera, while a black dog rests in front of her on a white rug against a plain teal background.

Veterinary Technician Assistant and CSR Assistant  Sherry joined the team as a Technician Assistant in the summer of 2023. She graduated with a BS in Psychology from the College of Charleston in 2017. Over the years she has dedicated her time fostering dogs to help them heal and find homes. Away from work, you can … Sherry Voudouris

Sherry Voudouris

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Alicia Sabolcik

Alicia Sabolick, in gray scrubs, sits on a wicker chair smiling, while a large black and brown Doberman wearing a blue patterned bandana and harness sits in front of her on a white rug.

Veterinary Technician Alicia Sabolcik is one of our Surgery Veterinary Technicians who joined Oceanside team in 2011. She moved to Charleston from Pittsburgh, PA. With growing up in Pennsylvania, Alicia is a big penguins hockey fan. She loves spending time with her 2 dogs, Groot and Tito, and her turtle, Pluffmud. Alicia once volunteered on … Alicia Sabolcik

Alicia Sabolcik

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Haley Smith

Haley Smith, wearing glasses and dark scrubs, sits on a wicker chair, smiling with a small dog in a blue bow tie on her lap. The cozy scene features a gray rug and a teal-colored wall.

Technical Team Lead Haley Smith is a licensed veterinary technician who joined the Oceanside team in 2017. She attended the Veterinary Technology program at Trident Technical College, where she received the 2020 Student Leadership Award and earned her associate degree in Applied Science (Veterinary Technology). When Haley is not at work, she enjoys spending time … Haley Smith

Haley Smith

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Chantal Koropatkin

Chantal Koropatkin, with teal hair, sits on a wicker chair, smiling as she holds a cream-colored cat on her lap. Dressed in gray scrubs and sneakers, she’s set against a light blue background with a white rug on the floor.

Customer Service Manager Chantal is our Customer Service Manager, and has more than 20 years of veterinary experience. Prior to working at Oceanside Vet Clinic, she worked with an avian veterinarian in her home state of Connecticut. When she’s not helping with our clients’ needs, Chantal enjoys reading, camping and floating down the Edisto. In … Chantal Koropatkin

Chantal Koropatkin

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Kindra Hines

Kindra Hines, dressed in scrubs, sits on a wicker chair and smiles at the camera. A black dog with a collar rests on the white rug at her feet against a teal background.

Practice Manager Our Practice Manager Kindra Hines joined our team in 2009. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, she studied Business at the College of Charleston and Indiana University. When she is not working, Kindra enjoys traveling, hanging out at the beach or spending time with her two rescued labs.

Kindra Hines