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Natalie Marks, DVM

Natalie Marks, DVM

Dr. Natalie Marks is the medical director (and previous owner) of Blum Animal Hospital in Illinois and an active participant in the Fear Free movement. She sits on the Fear Free Executive Council and is a national educator. When she isn’t practicing veterinary medicine, or involved in speaking engagements, Dr. Marks enjoys spending family time with her three children, traveling, cooking, and outdoor activities.

Fast Facts

  • Nationally awarded veterinarian and veterinary journalist
  • Dr. Mark’s expertise has appeared in several high profile media outlets, including the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and Today’s Veterinary Business
  • Medical Director and former owner of Blum Animal Hospital

Experience

Dr. Natalie Marks has over 20 years of experience as an associate veterinarian, medical director, practice owner and consultant. As a veterinary journalist and educator, she regularly contributes to Today’s Veterinary Business, Healthy Pet magazine, and Pet Vet, and has been published in Veterinary Medicine magazine, DVM magazine, Dogster, Vetted and more.

Education

Dr. Natalie Marks attended the University of Illinois, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with high honors in 1998, followed by a Master of Veterinary Medicine and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), both with high honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.