Our staff is a caring group of dedicated individuals who bring multiple talents to the practice.
Donna Schafetz
A veterinary assistant extraordinaire and the person who knows everything about the practice, Donna has been with us since 1995. A 1983 Centenary College Equine Program graduate, she has worked in many parts of the equine industry. From grooming, riding, and training Arabian horses, foaling standardbred mares and prepping yearling sales prospects, to assisting Olympic riders and veterinarians and other demanding jobs, Donna handles everything and everybody with skill and professionalism. Even though Donna does the work of three people she says her job here at the practice is a “cakewalk” and looks forward to learning something new every day.
Sidney Hoblit
Our wonderful bookkeeper Sidney, with us since 2001, has over twenty years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician with a specialty in diagnostic ultrasound. She has experience training and competing with horses in hunter and jumper events. For the last twenty-plus years has been active with her dogs in agility, coursing, conformation, and obedience/rally. Her family currently includes a houseful of Wind sprites and Lurchers!
With broad experience as a sales and business manager through owning and operating her own pet food and health products business (Hoblit House in Nottingham, PA), she keeps this practice running smoothly financially through thick and thin. With her wide knowledge of canine nutrition and integrative medicine, she is an excellent educator and a knowledgeable resource for our clients.
Diane Yovanovich
Our knowledgeable receptionist and creative scheduler Diane has been involved with horses since she was five years old. Her varied experience in the horse world includes polo, show hunters and fox hunting, racehorse training and breeding, sales prepping and horse show management.
Her other interests include gardening, knitting and needlepoint, classical music, and cooking and baking. Since 2006, she has catered the food for Dr. Shoemaker’s Postural Rehabilitation Seminars, receiving rave reviews. Long known for having Pembroke Welsh Corgis, her present family consists of Poppy, a wonderful Corgi rescue.
Leslie Hunt
Leslie joined Always Helpful as a veterinary technician after falling in love with the practice as a client. She is a lifetime animal lover who grew up with a multitude of critters, including a baby squirrel and two skunks. Leslie has volunteered for several rescue organizations and founded CompAnimals Pet Rescue in 1999 to help mostly senior and special needs pets.
She currently resides in Elkton, MD where she raised two sons, Colin and Dylan. She shares her home with four dogs’ Booda, Mags, Diglet, and Tony the cat, and a revolving door for foster dogs.
Megan Rhine
Animal lover, adventure seeker, and future CVT! Megan brings 7 years of hands-on experience in emergency and general veterinary care—and she’s not stopping there. Currently studying to become a Certified Veterinary Technician, she’s always looking for new ways to grow and learn in the animal world.
Born in York, PA and raised in Harford County, MD, Megan now shares her life with a mini zoo: 4 dogs, 7 cats, 2 rabbits, and a whole flock of chickens and ducks. When she’s not wrangling her animal crew, you’ll find her hiking, gardening, or enjoying the great outdoors with her four-legged (and feathered) best friends.
Karen Goglia
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Rachel Alexander
Rachel is a bright and compassionate new face in the veterinary world, currently working as a veterinary assistant. A proud 2025 graduate, Rachel jumped straight into animal care, eager to turn her love for animals—especially horses—into a lifelong career. Born and raised in Coatesville, PA, she’s driven by a deep desire to learn as much as possible and make a difference in the lives of animals. When she’s not at the clinic, Rachel enjoys time at home with her mom, dad, two younger sisters, and their beloved dog. With a heart full of passion and curiosity, she’s just getting started on her journey to becoming a true animal hero.