Mountain
Mountain Veterinary Conference - April 10 - 13, 2022 - at the beautiful Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, Cherokee, North Carolina. "Family Friendly ULTRASTAR MULTI-TAINMENT CENTER"
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Sun N Fun
Sun N Fun Veterinary Conference - Postponed Until Further Notice - at The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront in Mrytle Beach! “A True Family Oriented Veterinary Experience”
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Bluegrass
Bluegrass Veterinary Conference - July 28 - 31, 2022 - at the beautiful Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana, on the Ohio River! “Introducing the 1st Annual Bluegrass Veterinary Conference”
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Ralph Lee's Great Smokies
Ralph Lee's Great Smokies Veterinary Conference in November 16 - 20, 2022 at The Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, North Carolina, a Great Fall Tradition!
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Colonial
The Colonial Veterinary Conference in November 30 - December 4, 2022 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg In Historic Williamsburg, Virginia during Grand Illumination!
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NCCAA
The North Carolina Companion Animal Academy’s goal is to provide convenient, high quality, affordable veterinary continuing education in a pleasant setting
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VASAM
The Virginia Academy of Small Animal Medicine’s goal is to provide convenient, high quality, affordable veterinary continuing education in a pleasant setting
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Mountain
Mountain Veterinary Conference - April 10 - 13, 2022 - at the beautiful Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, Cherokee, North Carolina. "Family Friendly ULTRASTAR MULTI-TAINMENT CENTER"
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Sun N Fun Veterinary Conference
Sun N Fun Veterinary Conference - Postponed until Further Notice - at The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront in Mrytle Beach! “A True Family Oriented Veterinary Experience”
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Bluegrass
Bluegrass Veterinary Conference - Postponed to July 28 - 31, 2022 - at the beautiful Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana, on the Ohio River! “Introducing the 1st Annual Bluegrass Veterinary Conference”
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Ralph Lee's Great Smokies
Ralph Lee's Great Smokies Veterinary Conference in November 16 - 20, 2022 at The Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, North Carolina, a Great Fall Tradition!
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Colonial
The Colonial Veterinary Conference in November 30 - December 4, 2022 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg In Historic Williamsburg, Virginia during Grand Illumination!
More ››With luck on our side, the Ralph Lee's Great Smokies Veterinary Conference is scheduled for November 16 - 20, 2022 in Asheville, North Carolina"!
What our Attendees Say!
Mountain Veterinary Conference : I just attended the Mountain Veterinary Conference and had a great time! The speakers were the same ones you see at the huge, expensive conferences but in a more intimate, affordable setting. The local area is beautiful and lots of fun to explore - I particularly enjoyed watching the elk herds cross the roads in the mornings. The Cherokee Casino was an excellent venue - easy to navigate ... read more
Katie Gies, DVM | Attendee - white.goosedvm@gmail.com
What our Attendees Say!
Mountain Veterinary Conference : I've been meaning to share my very positive review of the Mountain Veterinary Conference for months -- my apologies for not doing this sooner! The Mountain Veterinary Conference was a wonderful CE experience on all levels. There were a wide variety of high quality sessions, the setting was beautiful, the food and accommodations were excellent, and the exhibitors were helpful and informative... read more
Valerie Weiss, DVM | Attendee - vaweiss@ml1.net
What our Speakers/Exhibitors Say!
“What fun! We doubled our record for the number of copies of SMILE! sold in the first day. The relaxed atmosphere at the Fun n Sun Conference makes it easy to interact with everyone.” ... read more
Lynne Swanson, DVM | Speaker, Exhibitor - Safe Harbor Farm’s SMILE! Project
What our Speakers Say!
Thank you for having me speak this year at Sun N Fun; What a GREAT show! I have thoroughly enjoyed the kindness and hospitality shown by all. Great organization, great location, and great session topics! I urge all veterinary professionals to attend Sun N Fun next year, and not miss out on this fantastic CE event! ... read more
Jenny Cassibry Fisher, RVT, VTS | Speaker - jenny@practivet.com
What our Attendees Say!
I would like to extend a sincere "Thank You" to Howie and all those involved in hosting the Colonial Veterinary Conference in Colonial Williamsburg this December 2015. We attended a few years ago and were sold on this meeting for our ContEd This meeting has it all! Great speakers, wonderful hotel, delicious food, kind staff and lotsa' coffee! Howie makes sure everyone is comfortable and enjoying themselves.. The biggest impression our first time here years ago was not just the speakers, topics, and location.. but the obvious love this group has for one another AND for our Lord... read more
Dr. Donna M Gage | Running Paws Pet Hospital, McKinney, TX
What our Speakers Say!
I've been a speaker for at least a dozen meetings hosted by Veterinary Association Management in the last twenty or so years. The meetings are always well organized and managed. More importantly, the attendees are always eager to learn and happy to be there. The Lee family and all the staff are welcoming and the atmosphere is very family-friendly... read more
Margi Sirois, EdD, MS, CVT, LAT | Speaker
What our Speakers Say!
Veterinary Association Management conference are intimate and interactive. As a presenter, I have the opportunity to talk about behavior issues – a significant reason for relinquishment, and also how to speak with clients about these concerns, as well as getting pets to vets, including Fear Free and Cat Friendly Practices.
Steve Dale, CABC | Speaker
What our Attendees Say!
I've been going to Veterinary Association Management's Veterinary Conferences for 16 years. They are by far my favorite. The quality and choice of speakers always suits my needs. I feel that I get the most up-to-date and thorough information. Lectures focus on practical advice we can actually use - no ivory towers here... read more
Melanie Bene, DVM | Attendee
What our Attendees Say!
My family and I have always enjoyed Veterinary Association Management's (Ralph Lee's) continuing education courses. We have been attending them now for well over twelve years. We are always very delighted to attend the courses and conferences that Veterinary Management Association hosts. The benevolence of the Lee Family always shines forth, and they make my family feel more than welcome. The veterinary courses are extremely relevant to practice, and much of the information obtained can be put into effect the day we return. The speakers are of the utmost quality and ... read more
Drs. Charles and Dawn Jones | Mercy Animal Hospital, Monroe, NC
What our Speakers Say!
Thank you so much for allowing me to speak at this past weekend's Sun N Fun conference in South Carolina. It was a great experience. Howie, Martha, Dawn and the entire Veterinary Association Management team always knows how to make a speaker feel welcomed! The conference was so well organized which is a testament to the VAM team. Thank you so much for all your kindness. It was a true honoring getting to speak to the technicians at the conference. It was a great group who stayed engaged throughout! Thank you again. I hope you are all home getting to relax a little after working so hard to make the conference so successful. ... read more
Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) | Speaker
What our Attendees Say!
I have been a veterinarian in NC since 1982. 33years. I have been getting my continuing education hours with Ralph Lee’s Veterinary Management for 28 years. My wife is a registered vet technician and we both must get yearly CE hours to continue our licenses. We have come to Ralph Lee’s Great Smokies Veterinary Conferences for last 20 years. I appreciate through the years the dedication to providing quality continuing education year after year. We enjoy the excellent speakers on subjects that are useful in regular day to day practice; comprehensive wet labs; and very affordable CE... read more
J. Michael Beck DVM and Jane Beck VMT | Emerywood Veterinary Hospital, High Point, NC
What our Speakers Say!
I've participated in several Veterinary Association Management continuing educational meetings and they are all top notch. Each meeting has it's own look and feel. The one consistent thread is excellent speakers and great topics/content being presented. I will be planning a family vacation around Fun N Sun veterinary conference. It's a must do for anyone looking for good CE and creating great memories with the family... read more
Paul Camilo, CVPM | Veterinary Consultation Services, LLC
What our Exhibitors Say!
The Center of Veterinary Expertise has had the pleasure of participating in Colonial Veterinary conference on several levels, sponsorship, vendor as well as providing speakers over the last three year. Howie and his team always ensure a positive, warm, and successful experience. We look forward to supporting the Colonial Veterinary Conference for many more years to come.
Danielle T. Russ | LVT, BS, BA, AS, Hospital Manager, the COVE, Suffolk, VA
What our Attendees Say!
It is not a small thing when gathering your CE credits that the meetings be orderly, well presented, convenient, accessible. Cudos to the Colonial Team. It was an all-around good experience.
Rob McBrayer, DVM | Palmetto Vet Hospital, Ridgeland, SC
What our Exhibitors Say!
I have been a equipment manufacturing design consultant for Snyder Mfg. for over 30 years. I have been attending the Ralph Lee's meetings for over 20 years of that time. The Ralph Lee's meetings are different than the standard veterinary conference meetings that are available. The meetings are designed to be very family friendly. The attendees and exhibitors are treated with more respect than any other of the veterinary meetings I attend. The smaller venue will also give everyone an opportunity to build long term relationships in the industry.
Ralph Ihde | Snyder Mfg., New Sharon, IA
What our Attendees Say!
I plan each year's continuing education requirements around Ralph Lee's Great Smokies Veteirnary Conference. The program venue is especially nice, this time of year, in Asheville, N.C. The Lee family (Howie, Martha and the crew) are most accommodating. They've always made this a pleasurable, meaningful experience. I secure a copy of the conference notes each trip. These notes serve as valuable information for me as I care for my patients on a daily basis. The saddest part, for me, is when the meeting concludes. Soon, I'll be planning for the 2016 conference.
Dr. William “Bill” Martin | Central Veterinary Hospital, Knoxville, TN
What our Exhibitors Say!
The Lees' vet meetings are some of the best...and I attend a lot of them! As both a veterinarian and an exhibitor I get the best of both worlds at these events.... Great Continuing Education and Great attendance to the exhibit booth. I attend every one I possibly can.
Dr. Dan Moore, DVM | Vet Assured, Unicoi, TN
What our Speakers Say!
I have lectured for Veterinary Association Management for the last 4 years and they consistently have wonderfully organized, informative and practical conferences for practicing small animal veterinarians. With a relatively small group of attendees ... read more
Kristin Welch DVM, DACVECC | CRITICAL CARE, CHIEF OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Providing LIVE IN PERSON Continuing Education
2020 and 2021 have been challenging years for many and continues to be challenging, but 2022 has also offered some interesting new innovative opportunities. We applaud those who have adapted to prosper during Covid and we salute those who have fought their way thru these crazy years.
Our company has consistently offered LIVE IN PERSON CE conferences for 38 years (since 1984). We know you have many choices to make when deciding how to fulfill your state licensing requirements. For 2022 we will continue hosting our live face to face conferences of the year and would love to see both our old friends and welcome any new faces who prefer to attend live classes. Our vendors have stayed with us to help keep your costs reasonable while at the same time receiving the highest quality CE available.
Our second conference for 2022, on July 28 - 31, 2022, Bluegrass Veterinary Conference at the beautiful Caesar's Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana, is experiencing high bookings, so please plan ahead and make your reservations soon and please feel free to let your friends, classmates and associates know how you feel about our events.
Thank you, Howie and Martha Lee
Welcome to Veterinary Association Management
The nation's leading provider of continuing education for veterinarians, our meetings offer hundreds of hours of lectures, demonstrations, wet labs as well as vendor booths to assist you in providing the very best care to your patients.
Now in our 38th year, we want to thank all the speakers, veterinarians, attendees, and companies that make our conferences the most educational and family friendly! Click the button to learn more about us!
What's New at VAM
- Our next conference for 2022, on July 28 - 31, 2022, Bluegrass Veterinary Conference at the beautiful Caesar's Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana:
- LIVE Veterinary Conference Practicing Health and Safety Together! SOCIAL DISTANCING, WASH HANDS, WEAR MASKS (At the attendees discretion and not required unless the facility requires it) Providing 20 Hours of Live CE
- Click Here to see the Updated Program! More Details Continually Coming!
Each conference provides at least 20 hours of CE
2022
Ralph Lee's Great Smokies Veterinary Conference
November 16 - 20, 2022
"A Great Fall Conference in Asheville, North Carolina"
LIVE Veterinary Conference Practicing Health and Safety Together!
SOCIAL DISTANCING, WASH HANDS, WEAR MASKS
Providing 20 Hours of Live CE
Speakers
Susan Baiz, DVM, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP
Joseph Jordan, PhD, CEO, NC Physicians Health Program, NC Veterinary Health Program
Jeff Mayo, DVM, DABVP, MANZCVS, Sponsored by Noxsano
Kursten Pierce, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) and Brooke Bridges, RVT NCSU (Cardiology Technician), Sponsored by Ceva
Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, Sponsored by Care Credit
Breakfast and Lunch Sessions
Lunch Session on Friday, November 18th at 11:30 AM - 12:30 pm Presented by Jeanette Pfaff, Senior Service, Support, and Education, "It’s about time - Time can influence laboratory sample conditions, diagnostic test results, patient wellness, and client satisfaction. MicroVet Diagnostic’s innovations in Point-of-Care diagnostics will reduce the time from sample collection to diagnostic results, thereby improving and solidifying the need for in-house clinical diagnostics." Sponsored by MicroVet Diagnostics
Online Registration Now Open
Or Click Here to download the Registration Form
Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, Asheville, North Carolina
"Welcome to Asheville’s one-of-a-kind getaway resort. The Crowne Plaza® Resort Asheville sits on 125 acres adjacent to downtown Asheville and offers guests access to on-site dining, fitness, golf, pool, spa, tennis, zip line canopy tours, and more."
For Hotel Reservations:
Room rates start at $167 + tax (standard room) and rate guaranteed until October 16th, 2022.
Call our toll-free number 1-844-330-0296 (24/7) and mention the group name Ralph Lee’s Great Smokies Veterinary in order to receive the special group rate.
For In-House reservations attendees can call our local number during normal business hours 828-285-2603 and mention the group name, Ralph Lee’s Great Smokies Veterinary
Use the weblink https://ashevillecp.com/ then enter dates of stay and Group Code: RAL
Book online using the weblink created for this conference Ralph Lee’s Great Smokies Veterinary
Colonial Veterinary Conference
November 30 - December 4, 2022
"During Grand Illumination In Historic Williamsburg, Virginia"
LIVE Veterinary Conference Practicing Health and Safety Together!
SOCIAL DISTANCING, WASH HANDS, WEAR MASKS
Providing 20 Hours of Live CE
Speakers
Dr. Paul Bloom, Dipl., ACVD and Dipl., ABVP, Canine, and Feline Specialty
Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS, Sponsored by Purple Moon Herbs and Studies
Lunch Sessions
Online Registration Now Open
Or Click Here to download the Registration Form
NEW LOCATION, BIGGER & BETTER!!!
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
As the closest hotel to Busch Gardens, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg offers shuttle service to the theme park — it's a three-minute ride away! The hotel is within 10 minutes of Water Country USA and Colonial Williamsburg, with easy access to I-64. Features include an indoor-outdoor pool, an arcade, and billiards and darts at Pitchers Lounge.
2023
Mountain Veterinary Conference
April 16 - 19, 2023
at the beautiful Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and The Cherokee Convention Center in Cherokee, North Carolina
LIVE Veterinary Conference Practicing Health and Safety Together!
SOCIAL DISTANCING, WASH HANDS, WEAR MASKS AT YOUR DISCRETION
Providing 20 Hours of Live CE
Speakers
Kursten Pierce, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) and Brooke Bridges, RVT NCSU (Cardiology Technician), Sponsored by Ceva
Breakfast and Lunch Sessions
Online Registration Coming Soon
At the beautiful Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and the Cherokee Convention Center in Cherokee, North Carolina
On behalf of Veterinary Association Management and host NCCAA we welcome the opportunity to have our annual Mountain Veterinary Conference at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort. The conference will be held in the new state of the art Cherokee Convention Center which will make the MVC exceptional. Along with the newly designed conference center, our attendees will be staying in the new Cherokee Tower with its luxurious sleeping rooms. This new tower connects to the convention center and also is a short walk to the casino. Enjoy great continuing education and take advantage of all the amenities that Harrah's Cherokee has to offer. Take a dip in the indoor or outdoor (seasonal) pool or relax at the Mandarin Spa. There is bowling, an arcade and fun for all at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center. Valet service is also available for your convenience. You don't have to be a gambler to enjoy Harrah's Cherokee, but if you are, the casino floor has many different games including Craps, Blackjack, Roulette and other table games all with live dealers as well as sports gambling at The Book. If slots are more your thing, there is also a huge selection of vegas style slot games to choose from. As an attendee you'll receive a $20 free slot play voucher, which you can use at any slot machine. Tempt your palate with all the food options available including the newly added Gordon Ramsey Food Market, Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen, Wicked Weed Brew Pub and other staples like Selu Garden (Breakfast & Lunch), Ruths Chris Steak House, Brio Italian Grille, Noodle Bar and the Food Court.
With the new Cherokee Conference Center, Cherokee Tower and all the beauty of Cherokee, NC, this conference is sure to be outstanding. We look forward to seeing you at this years Mountain Veterinary Conference.
For Hotel Reservations:
Click here to download the Mountain Veterinary Conference Brochure!
Bluegrass Veterinary Conference
July 2023
"Introducing the 4th Annual Bluegrass Veterinary Conference at the beautiful Caesar's Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana"
Speakers
Online Registration Coming Soon
At the beautiful Caesar's Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana
For Hotel Reservations:
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Veterinary Academies and Calendars
We work closely with these Academies, providing exposure and reference material (membership forms, calendars, etc.).
North Carolina Companion Animal Academy
- The Academy’s goal is to provide convenient, high quality, yet affordable veterinary continuing education in a pleasant setting ... with two weekend Conferences at a low registration fee, 1st Flight Veterinary Conference, Kitty Hawk, NC, Ralph Lee’s Great Smokies Veterinary Conference located in the Mountains of Asheville, NC and the Third Annual Sun N Fun Veterinary Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC (with discounted registration rate for NCCAA members).
- The one day meetings have been suspended due to high costs and low attendance. We are working to put something together like a 3-day meeting mid year or either 3 separate one day meetings spread out. Information will be mailed out and the website updated as soon as all information is finalized.
Virginia Academy of Small Animal Medicine
- The Academy’s goal is to provide convenient, high
quality, yet affordable veterinary continuing education in a
pleasant setting ... All Members may attend any or all of the VASAM one day meetings and may
attend the Mountain, Bluegrass and Colonial Veterinary Conferences at a reduced registration fee of $200 - Dues are $300 for veterinarians, $200 for technicians/support staff with multi member discounts for each, after May 8, 2022 dues
will increase to $350 (vets) and $250 (tech/staff). Non member veterinarians may attend one day meetings for $150 and non
member technicians/staff can attend for $100, these do not apply to the weekend conferences. - Notes will be available at all one day meetings, if you do not attend, notes will be available by request.
- VASAM encourages you to support your state association; however, being a member of the VVMA is not a requirement for
membership in the academy. - Notice: Dues to the VASAM may be deductible on federal tax returns as business expenses, but they are not
deductible as charitable contributions - Click here to download the 2022 Membership Application (Coming soon)
- Next CE Opportunity:
One Day Schedules for VASAM |
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| Date | Speaker Name | Topic | Location |
May 12th, 20229 am - 4 pm |
Kursten Pierce, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)Assistant Professor of CardiologyCollege of Veterinary MedicineNorth Carolina State University |
1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Common arrhythmias in Dogs and Cats – 75 min (1.25 hrs) 2. Diagnosing and Managing Heart Disease without an Echocardiogram - 90 min (1.5 hrs) 3. Mitral Valve Disease: Clinical Case Studies - 75 min (1.25 hr) 4. Diagnosis and Management of the Dyspneic Cat : Is it the heart? - 60 min (1 hr) |
Holiday Inn Staunton Conference Center152 Fairway Lane, Staunton, VA. 24401 |
About VAM
Veterinary Association Management was founded and established in 1984 with the sole purpose of managing and providing quality education for veterinarians, technicians and other support staff to get their required hours. Over the years, VAM has managed the NCVMA, SCAV and NC Companion Animal Academy and Virginia Academy of Small Animal Medicine. We continue to manage the NCCAA and VASAM one day meetings and weekend conferences. Read more..
What's New
Mountain Veterinary Conference
– April 18 - 21, 2021
– "At the beautiful Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort"
– Cherokee, North Carolina
Speakers and Program
– Click Here to See the Current List of Speakers and the Program
Sun N Fun Veterinary Conference
– Rescheduled Until Further Notice
– "A True Family Oriented Veterinary Experience"
– DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Speakers and Program
– Click Here to See the Current List of Speakers and the Program
Bluegrass Veterinary Conference
– August 5 - 8, 2021
– "At the beautiful Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino"
– Elizabeth, Indiana
Speakers and Program
– Click Here to See the Current List of Speakers and the Program
Ralph Lee's Great Smokies Veterinary Conference
– November 10 - 14, 2021
– "A Great Fall Conference in Asheville, North Carolina"
– Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, Asheville, North Carolina
Speakers and Program
– Click Here to See the Current List of Speakers and the Program
Colonial Veterinary Conference
– December 1 - 5, 2021
– "In Historic Williamsburg, Virginia During Grand Illumination"
– New Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia
Speakers and Program
– Click Here to See the Current List of Speakers and the Program
Thanks to Our Annual Sponsors
Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences
Our sponsors help to make our conferences the most educational and enjoyable veterinary conferences you can attend.
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