Meet Our Team
Dr. Jill Coomer
Medical Director, Veterinarian
Dr. Jill Coomer earned her undergraduate degree from Middle Tennessee State University before attending St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine, where she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. She is licensed to practice in Missouri and has special interests in radiology, surgery, and internal medicine.
Originally from Marble Hill, MO, Dr. Coomer enjoys spending her free time watching movies, riding horses, visiting the beach, and going out to eat with her family. Outside of veterinary medicine, she also has a special talent for singing. She is married to her husband, Matt, and together they have two children.
Dr. Melinda Bowen
Veterinarian
Dr. Melinda Bowen grew up in St. James, MO and went to University of Missouri – St. Louis for her undergraduate degree. She went on to attend the University of Missouri – Columbia for Veterinary school where she graduated in 2013. She has special interests in emergency medicine, preventative care and internal medicine. In her free time, Dr. Bowen likes to attend concerts, walk her dogs, go to water parks, hike, read and collect records.
Joumana
Hospital Manager
Joumana has managed veterinary hospitals for 20 years in the St. Louis area and is passionate about ensuring the highest quality veterinary care and taking care of our hard-working veterinary teams so that they, in turn, can give the best care to our precious furry patients and their amazing owners. She is married to her best friend and husband and has a rescued Staffordshire Terrier named Billie who they adore. Joumana is so excited to be part of the incredible team that is Jones Animal Health Clinic, and looks forward to meeting and getting to know all of our amazing clients and pet owners.
Marisa
Head Veterinary Technician
Marisa joined Jones Animal Health in July of 2016. She graduated from Hickey College in October of 2011. She has four cats named Leah, Gimp, Steve, and MJ. Her and her husband love going to concerts, traveling, and spending time with family. Go Blues!
Courtney, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Courtney started working at Jones Animal Health Clinic in January of 2019. She graduated from the Jefferson College Veterinary Technology Program in May of 2022. In her freetime, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Manny, her two great pyrenees, Riley and Isla, and her two cats, Scrapes and Camber.
Rachael
Veterinary Technician
Rachael joined Jones Animal Health in November of 2017. She graduated from Midwest Institute with an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dog Zoey who she loves very much!
Lauren Durkin
Veterinary Technician
Lauren graduated from Jefferson College Veterinary Technology program in 2013. She left Jones Animal Health Clinic for a few years to start a family and is so happy to be back! In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, hobby farming with her chickens and two Pugs, aquascaping fishtanks, and being a keeper of many rare newts and poison dart frogs.
Raelyn
Veterinary Assistant
Raelyn joined Jones Animal Health in August of 2025. Animals have always been a huge part of her life starting from a very young age, which is what led her to veterinary medicine. Becoming a veterinary assistant gave her an opportunity to advocate for animals and help them through difficult moments. When she is not at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her animals, enjoying the outdoors like fishing, riding dirt bikes, hiking, making memories with family and friends, or going to concerts. Raelyn has two dogs named Axel (Aussie Heeler mix) and Whiskey aka Mr. Weins (Dachshund), two cats named Lola and Molly, and two ducks named Sunny & Mango. A fun fact about her is that she has gone skydiving three times!
Emily
Head Client Service Representative
Emily joined Jones Animal Health in July of 2016. She graduated from Jefferson College with an Associate of Arts degree in May of 2014 with an interest in Zoology. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her husband Cody, her family, and her dog, Dunkin. She also enjoys traveling to Universal Studios and the beach, watching tv and movies, and going to the zoo.
Teresa
Client Service Representative
Teresa joined Jones Animal Health in 2005. She has been an Veterinary Assistant for over 20 years. In her off time, she enjoys reading, fishing, nature walks, and Cardinal’s baseball. Teresa also enjoys spending time with her family.
Madalyn
Client Service Representative
Madalyn joined Jones Animal Health in May of 2021. When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan, and her four-legged babies. She has a dachshund named Sylvie, a hound mix named Sandy, and a golden retriever named Seraphina!
Brooklyn
Client Service Representative
Brooklyn joined Jones Animal Health in February of 2025. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and watching true crime mysteries. She has two dogs named Dream and Hank that she loves to snuggle!
