Bell County Animal Clinic

Dr. Mark Watson, a native of Ft. Payne, AL, graduated from The School of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University in 1981. After practicing veterinary medicine in Alabama for a short time, he and his wife moved to Middlesboro in 1983 to work with Dr. C. C. Mickey. Dr. Watson purchased the Bell County Animal Clinic from Dr. & Mrs. Mickey in 1990. Dr. and Mrs. Watson have raised their family and lived here for almost 30 years and feel very much at home in the mountains of southeast Kentucky.

Dr. Ann Combs was born in Pineville where she and her husband now reside. Dr. Combs graduated from Auburn University, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. She is an experienced clinician having practiced in Harlan, KY, Beaufort, SC and in Middlesboro, KY. Dr. Combs has a particular interest in internal medicine. Clients and staff know her for her sincere dedication to her patients.

Dr. Qiana Jenks is originally from Baxter, KY and attended the University of the Cumberlands prior to moving to Alabama to attend veterinary school. She graduated from Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 and practiced in the Atlanta area before moving back to be closer to home. Dr. Jenks now resides in Middlesboro with her husband, son and 3 cats, “Dora”, “Pilgrim” and “Little”. She has a special interest in exotic animal medicine.

Our staff is composed of all local tri-state residents. Most of them have been employed by the clinic for over 7 years and have a combined experience of 125 years. They are knowledgeable, kind, considerate, gentle and sincerely care about you and your companion animals. Whether it’s a nail trim, bath, vaccinations, surgery or a medical condition that needs attention, our staff is truly the most caring and compassionate professionals.