Our Vets, Staff & Commitment - Quality of Care for Your Loved Ones.

OUR TEAM'S COMMITMENT

Here at UPSTATE AMC our team is committed to your pet first and foremost. We strive to give them the utmost in progressive, preventative & emergent care. We have been serving the community for over 20 years and only hope to continue to grow our outreach in the community. Although we all have come from different backgrounds, we have one thing in common - A love & passion for animals!

Joy and her dogs - 2

DR. JOY LUCAS / OWNER

SMALL ANIMAL / EXOTIC

Days On: M-F - All Day

DR. JOY LUCAS / OWNER

Dr. Joy Lucas is originally from Wellston, Ohio. She completed her undergraduate degree at Ohio Dominican University. She then attended the University of Tennessee, where she received her doctorate of verterinary medicine in 1994. In 1995, she completed her internship at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital in Akron, Ohio. Following her internship, Dr. Lucas worked at a small animal practice for six years in Albany, NY. In June of 2001 she purchased Upstate Animal Medical Center and hasn't looked back since.

In addition to her passion for small animal medicine, Dr. Lucas has a strong interest in avian and exotic medicine. She attends specialized conferences yearly, which makes her one of the most experienced vets in the area. Her knowledge base and experience work hand in hand assuring your exotic pet is getting the best treatment available. Joy also volunteers her time to care for injured wildlife through Northcountry Wildcare. 

In honor of her late Great Dane "Zu," Dr. Lucas supports the Safe Pet Partnership Organization, which is a division of Wellspring, formerly DVRC of Saratoga County. In her spare time, Dr. Lucas enjoys many outdoor activities in the Adirondacks with her two dogs, Possum and Britton. Her other beloved critters include her Amazon Parrot - Hebbie, and four cats - Amigo, Bryce, Ruby & Smitten.

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DR. DAVID TAMAS


SMALL ANIMAL / EXOTIC / CVA

Days On: M - F - All Day

DR. DAVID TAMAS

Dr. David Tamas has been with UAMC since September 2020. He is passionate about exotics as Joy Lucas is which is a thrill for her and our entire staff. He graduated in 2019 from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is also CVA (Cert. Vet. Acupuncture ) Certified, which we could not be more excited about considering UAMC has always supported holistic modalities... Since being here for a few years the staff has watched his acupuncture appts help countless patients! 

 Pets: A bird: Guapo / Two Reptiles: Fluffy & Puff!

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QUALITY CARE FOR YOUR ANIMAL

Preventative Care includes:


Dogs

  • Rabies - Required by law
  • DHPP - Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainflunenza, Parvo
  • Kennel Cough - Oral vaccine required if boarded or hospitalized
  • Lyme - Transmitted by ticks
  • 4 way Leptospirosis - Optional based on lifestyle risk factors

Cats - Upstate AMC uses ALL PureVax Feline Vaccines.

The family of PUREVAX vaccines induce an effective immune response without the use of adjuvants that can present potential risks to cats.An adjuvant is a substance that is added to a vaccine to enhance the body's immune response to the vaccine. Adjuvants have been associated with injection site reaction, injection site granuloma, and chronic inflammation in cats.

  • PureVax Rabies - Required by law
  • PureVax FVRCP - Distemper
  • ​PureVax FeLV - Feline Leukemia (Cancer of the White Blood Cells)

* Vaccine protocol established by each doctor based on age & lifestyle of pet.​

  • UPSTATE AMC ENCOURAGES OUR CLIENTS TO GO TO OUR ONLINE Rx,
    Click the link to the left to learn more:
  • We keep our Pharmacy stocked so that you can pick up your pets prescriptions easily with no hassle.
  • Supplements - Dasuquin, Calming Formulas, Cranberry Rx, Probiotics, Fish Oil, Omega Fatty Acids, etc.
  • Please whenever possible give the team 24-48 hour notice to help us insure we have what you need.
  • UPSTATE AMC ENCOURAGES OUR CLIENTS TO GO TO OUR ONLINE Rx, in the SHOP tab and request all Rx Foods
  • Upstate AMC offers a wide variety of prescription options for your pet with special needs.
  • Digestive Care, Dental Care, Urinary Care, Kidney Care, Skin/Food Sensitivities & Weight Management.
  • Special Ordering is available through Hills, Royal Canine & Science Diet.
  • Each microchip contains personal identification information that can be scanned by any shelter or veterinarian, should your pet get lost.
  • A great second line of defense if your pet gets lost and loses their tags or doesn't have them on.
  • Please make sure you keep your pet's personal information updated with BuddyID.
  • Pill Pockets
  • Flea Combs
  • Specialized Shampoos
  • Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
  • Oral Sprays
  • Virbac C.E.T. Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews

PRACTICE MANAGER

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RECEPTION

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DEBBIE - LEAD

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Kerry

Lisa

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LICENSED VET TECHNICIANS

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Rebecca

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Beth


Alexis

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VET ASSISTANTS

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Joanne

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