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"A Great Fall Conference in Asheville, North Carolina"
For Hotel Reservations: Room rates start at $175 + any applicable tax or fees guaranteed through October 12th, 2025. Please make room reservations as early as possible and by October 12th, 2025. The room block does fill up quickly.
Call our toll – free number 1-844-330-0296 (24/7) and mention "Ralph Lee’s Great Smokies Veterinary Conference 2025" to receive the special group rate.
For in-house reservations can call our local number during normal business hours 828-285-2603 Monday- Friday 9-5pm and mention the group name, "Ralph Lee’s Great Smokies Veterinary Conference 2025".
Click on the link you may use to automatically add the group code when booking online (not mobile compatible:)
November 12 - 16, 2025
Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, Asheville, North Carolina
Speakers
Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS, RH (AHG), FACVBM, Sponsored by Purple Moon Herbs and Studies
Marie Zielaskowski, RVT, VTS (ECC)
Lunch Session
To all Alabama attendees, this Conference has been approved by the Alabama Veterinary Medical Board
To all Florida attendees, this Conference has been approved by the Florida Veterinary Medical Board
To all West Virginia attendees, this Conference has been approved by the West Virginia Veterinary Medical Board
Online Registration is Now Open!
You can register Online now or On-Site, Walkins are Welcome, or
click here to download the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it with payment ... Coming Soon!
Register before November 1st, 2025 to take advantage of the Early Registration Discount!
Veterinarians $450.00 (before 11/1/2025) |
Technician, Receptionists, Support Staff $250.00 (before 11/1/2025) |
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One (1) Day Registraion is now available for $250.00! |
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025Registration Open 4-8pm (Laurel Foyer) |
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Thursday, November 13, 2025 |
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Registration Open 8am (Laurel Foyer)Continental Breakfast 8am (Biltmore Foyer)Exhibit Hall Open 8am (Blue Ridge) |
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Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS, RH (AHG), FACVBM, Sponsored by Purple Moon Herbs and Studies |
8:30 am - 10:00 am 10:00 am - 11:30 am 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Introduction to Veterinary Medical Herbalism (1.5 hr) This lecture will go over the basics of medicinal herb use in western veterinary practices. The concept of Evidence-based Medicine will be introduced. We will discuss how herbs can be used in terms of physiology, treatment modalities, safety and interactions. There will be cases presented. 'Simple' Herbal Extracts (2 hr) An “Herbal Simple” is a single herb remedy, as opposed to a tincture that contains multiple herbs to treat an ailment. Herbal Simples address specific medical conditions effectively. In this talk, many easy to use Herbal Simples will be discussed along with their corresponding disorders. Specific Herbal Formulas for Vague Conditions (2 hr) This talk will cover herbal formulations that I have created to treat specific and nonspecific conditions, such as heart murmurs, elevated liver enzymes, allergies, urinary disorders and more. These formulas cover many symptoms of each condition treated, so multiple medications are not needed. |
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8:30 am - 10:00 am 10:30 am - 11:30 am 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
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Friday, November 14, 2025Registration Open 8am (Laurel Foyer)Exhibit Hall Open 8am-4pm (Blue Ridge) |
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8:30 am - 10:00 am 10:30 am - 11:30 am 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
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Marie Zielaskowski, RVT, VTS (ECC) |
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8:30 am - 10:00 am : What?! I'm Shocked! Identification and Stabilization of Shock 10:30 am - 12:00 pm : GDV: From Triage to the Table 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm : Uh Oh!, a UO: Feline Urethral Obstruction 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm : Catheters: Where and When? |
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Saturday, November 15, 2025Registration Open 8am (Laurel Foyer)Exhibit Hall Open: 8am-4pm (Blue Ridge) |
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Marie Zielaskowski, RVT, VTS (ECC) |
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8:30 am - 10:00 am : Dystocia: To Push or Not to Push, That is the Question 10:30 am - 12:00 pm : IMHA: When the Immune System Goes Wrong 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm : One Is Not Like the Other: Understanding Rodenticides and Their Effects 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm : Do You Feel the Pressure? Understanding and Obtaining Blood Pressure Measurements |
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Sunday, November 16, 2025 |
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8:30 am - 11:30 am |
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Please Note The Following:
*Times and Presenters Subject to Change
* Please turn off or silence cell phones in sessions
Online Registration is Now Open!
You can register Online now or On-Site, Walkins are Welcome, or
click here to download the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it with payment ... Coming Soon!
Register before November 1st, 2025 to take advantage of the Early Registration Discount!
Veterinarians $450.00 (before 11/1/2025) |
Technician, Receptionists, Support Staff $250.00 (before 11/1/2025) |
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One (1) Day Registraion is now available for $250.00! |
Speaker Bios...
Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS, RH (AHG), FACVBM
Dr. Dohmen has received training in Acupuncture, Food Therapy, Bach Flower Essences, and most extensively Western Herbs. She received her Masters of Therapeutic Herbalism from Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2014. She was accepted as a Registered Herbalist through the American Herbalist Guild in 2020.
In 2013, Dr. Dohmen downsized her integrative mixed animal practice in southern Delaware. She is now a full-time continuing educator and lectures regularly on Western Herbal Veterinary Medicine, and other wholistic topics. She is published frequently in journals such as the Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and the Integrative Veterinary Care Journal.
Dr. Dohmen is the Past President of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association and is on the Editorial Board of the AHVMA Journal. She also owns Lowood Educational Center in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a holistic educational venue.
Sponsored by Purple Moon Herbs and Studies
Marie Zielaskowski, RVT, VTS (ECC)
Marie Zielaskowski graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in 2006 with her A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology. Marie became an RVT in N.C. in 2006; she began her career practicing in general practice.
In 2010 Marie started picking up shifts at the local 24/7 emergency facility in Boone, N.C. In 2016, she transitioned to a full time technician at Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, Boone N.C. Within a short period of her time there, she became the lead technician and shift manager for the hospital.
Between 2019-2020 Marie was successful in getting the hospital team RECOVER CPR certified in BLS and ALS. In 2020, she decided to begin the process of obtaining her VTS in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC). At the end of this 2 year process, she successfully obtained her certification as a VTS(ECC).
Marie is currently the lead technician, manager, and full time technician at Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country in Boone, N.C. She continues to maintain her RECOVER CPR certifications in BLS and ALS as well as her VTS in ECC.
In her spare time, Marie enjoys spending time with her family and being outside. They currently have one dog and two cats. This will likely increase in the near future if Marie has any opportunity to rescue. She says it is an “occupational hazard” which she embraces!
Online Registration is Now Open!
You can register Online now or On-Site, Walkins are Welcome, or
click here to download the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it with payment ... Coming Soon!
Register before November 1st, 2025 to take advantage of the Early Registration Discount!
Veterinarians $450.00 (before 11/1/2025) |
Technician, Receptionists, Support Staff $250.00 (before 11/1/2025) |
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One (1) Day Registraion is now available for $250.00! |
Exhibitors At The Conference
Please visit these Exhibitors at the Conference to see the latest and best products and services for your veterinary practice!
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3 Sided Media |
American Regent Animal Health |
Carolina Veterinary Mobile Services |
Ceva |
Medvia Tech |
MicroVet Diagnostics |
Midwest Veterinary Supply |
Nutramax LaboratoriesVeterinary Science Inc |
Probo Veterinary |
Purple Moon Herbs and Studies |
ServiceVet Technologies |
Simmons & Associates South East |
Southeast Medical Books |
The Natural Vet/Vet Assured |
Virbac |
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Click here to download the Ralph Lee's Great Smokies Veterinary Conference Exhibitor Contract
Conference Hotel Information
Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville
Nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, NC is more than just a peaceful mountain retreat...
"With a privileged location just a mile from downtown Asheville, our hotel makes a convenient home base for exploring the area. From whitewater rafting to museums, plenty of excitement awaits our hotel's guests. In Asheville, NC, the spectacular Biltmore Estate is a must-see, while a Gray Line trolley tour offers an interesting look at the city's history. We are just minutes from the excellent dining and shopping at Grove Arcade. Elegant facilities and an ideal location make us "The Place to Meet" in Asheville. ..."
For Hotel Reservations: Room rates start at $175 + any applicable tax or fees guaranteed through October 12th, 2025. Please make room reservations as early as possible and by October 12th, 2025. The room block does fill up quickly.
Call our toll – free number 1-844-330-0296 (24/7) and mention "Ralph Lee’s Great Smokies Veterinary Conference 2025" to receive the special group rate.
For in-house reservations can call our local number during normal business hours 828-285-2603 Monday- Friday 9-5pm and mention the group name, "Ralph Lee’s Great Smokies Veterinary Conference 2025".
Click on the link you may use to automatically add the group code when booking online (not mobile compatible:)
Online Registration is Now Open!
You can register Online now or On-Site, Walkins are Welcome, or
click here to download the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it with payment ... Coming Soon!
Register before November 1st, 2025 to take advantage of the Early Registration Discount!
Veterinarians $450.00 (before 11/1/2025) |
Technician, Receptionists, Support Staff $250.00 (before 11/1/2025) |
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One (1) Day Registraion is now available for $250.00! |
Area Information
The Biltmore Estate (Photo Courtesy of ExploreAsheville.com )
Asheville, North Carolina
"Asheville is that type of unique, special place that lingers sweetly in your mind and memories for years to come. The city's rich architectural legacy with its mix of Art Deco, Beaux Arts and Neoclassical styles is the perfect retro-urban backdrop to the edgy energy that emanates from the locally owned-shops and art galleries, distinctive restaurants and exciting entertainment venues. Known as an art colony, a healing resort and a home to notable luminaries, statesmen and bohemians, Asheville is one of the most welcoming, vibrant cities in America."
Discover Asheville, N.C. at https://www.ExploreAsheville.com. And remember who you really are. Because there's more to life than the climb. There's the view that takes your breath away, the refreshing mountain air and the fresh flavors of the Blue Ridge. (Video Courtesy of ExploreAsheville.com )
Fall Foliage near Asheville, North Carolina (Photo Courtesy of Cynthia L. Drury)
The Groove Arcade in Asheville (Photo Courtesy of ExploreAsheville.com )
Fall Foliage near Asheville, North Carolina (Photo Courtesy of Cynthia L. Drury)
Online Registration is Now Open!
You can register Online now or On-Site, Walkins are Welcome, or
click here to download the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it with payment ... Coming Soon!
Register before November 1st, 2025 to take advantage of the Early Registration Discount!
Veterinarians $450.00 (before 11/1/2025) |
Technician, Receptionists, Support Staff $250.00 (before 11/1/2025) |
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One (1) Day Registraion is now available for $250.00! |