Dr. Ames

Veterinarian

Dr. Josh Ames has served pets and families in Upstate South Carolina since 2011 and has enjoyed every moment of it. He is originally from Fort Myers, Florida where he grew up caring for many types of pets from dogs to rabbits to snakes. This is how he grew a love for taking care of animals of all kinds. This passion led him to earning his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Georgia and achieving his ultimate dream of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at St. George’s University. Through his education, he traveled and lived in Grenada and Australia where he was able to be immersed in new cultures and learn about many other exotic animals.

During his career as a veterinarian, Dr. Ames has developed a special interest in surgery, internal medicine as well as small mammal and exotic medicine. Veterinary medicine has been a rewarding career and he has enjoyed giving back to the profession by serving on the Executive Board of the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians for seven years and on the 2016 AVMA Future Leaders Program. The most rewarding moments of his career has been receiving the Spartanburg Best of the Best Veterinarian in 2022, because this was voted on by the pet families he gets to help.

Dr. Ames is excited to have the opportunity to bring his veterinary experience and compassion for pets and people to Greer and the surrounding Spartanburg/Greenville area. His goal is to treat every pet as his own and give an amazing client experience to every family. Outside the clinic, Dr. Ames loves spending time with his wife, Kyle, and two children while building their hobby farm along with a large array of rescue pets. He is also an avid outdoorsman that enjoys scuba diving, hiking, camping, fly fishing and gardening. He cannot wait to meet you and your four-legged family at Sugar Creek Animal Hospital!

Natalie

Practice Manager

Natalie is a native of Greenville, South Carolina and joined Sugar Creek Animal Hospital in August 2024. Natalie is passionate about relationships between clients and genuinely loves people. She finds the stories of others and their pets fascinating. Natalie strives to ensure that as soon as you step into Sugar Creek, you immediately feel a personal connection.

Natalie is happily married to her husband, Landon, for 18 years. She enjoys attending her son Peyton's baseball games, as well as her son Colton's Ninja Warrior classes and soccer games. In her free time, she enjoys leisure time with family and friends. You can always find her cracking a joke, as she loves to laugh.

The Stokes family share their home with 2 dogs: Jensen Boo Bear and Layla Bear. They also have 3 cats: Pippie Bear, Nala Bear and Minnie Pearls Bear.

Natalie is very excited to learn more about you and your pets!

Jenna

Veterinary Technician

Jenna is from Upstate SC and has been in this field since 2013. She is currently in school to finish up getting her veterinary technician license. She have 2 dogs: Chief, a black lab/Shar pei mix and Allie, a chihuahua. In her free time she loves spending as much time as possible with Chief and Allie, and being outdoors.