Natalie Ann Skillman, DVM

Dr. Natalie Skillman is originally from Owensboro, KY, where horses were a part of her life since she was born. Her mother bred and raised saddlebreds on their family farm, and as a child she became involved in eventing and pony club. Her interest in equine veterinary medicine peaked after freshman year of college when she took a summer externship riding along with her own horses’ veterinarian. Since then Dr. Skillman has gained over 17 years of experience in the equine veterinary industry. She received her Bachelors of Arts at Wake Forest University, and received her doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. Afterwards she went on to complete a rotating hospital internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY to help specialize her skills in equine surgery, anesthesia, medicine, and emergency and critical care. Upon completion of her equine exclusive internship she took a position as an associate equine veterinarian at The Heritage Clinic in Carthage, IN, and has been in general equine practice in the greater Indianapolis area for over 7 years.

In 2019 she started her own practice to help serve horses and their family members on the east side of Indianapolis. Dr. Skillman strives to provide a customized health plan aimed at extending the life and longevity of each horse in her care from all disciplines. Memberships include the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), and the Indiana Association of Equine Practitioners. At the start of 2022, she expanded the business, opening a Vet Clinic for haul-in clients on a beautiful 48 Acre farm in Middletown, Indiana. Serving both ambulatory and in-clinic appointments now allows access to treat more animals and provide specialized and long term care as needed.

Outside of veterinary medicine Dr. Skillman enjoys raising her three children Speer, Stella, and Sawyer alongside her husband Jonathan. Their family shares a home with their beloved Bassett hound, Elvis, and their feline companion, Alvin. Dr. Skillman with her family enjoys traveling to see family and friends, spending time on the lake, and playing golf. She also enjoys spending time with her own horse, Rocky, a 9 year OTTB she has owned for five years. (Source)