Ralph Lees Great Smokies Veterinary Conference & Exhibition 2026

Ralph Lee's Great Smokies Veterinary Conference

A continuing education event for veterinary professionals featuring diverse medical tracks and an exhibit hall.

Main Educational Categories

• Herbal Medicine: Introduction to veterinary herbalism, simple herbal extracts, and specific herbal formulas for vague conditions.
• Dermatology: Diagnosis and management of otitis externa, non-inflammatory alopecia, and pruritus, plus dermatological mimicry.
• Emergency & Critical Care: Shock identification, GDV triage, feline urethral obstruction, catheter placement, dystocia, IMHA, rodenticide toxicity, and blood pressure measurement.
• Endocrinology & Nephrology: Interstitial glucose monitoring, canine and feline diabetes management, polyuria/polydipsia, proteinuria, and acute kidney injury.
• Practice Management: Workplace environment optimization, repairing toxic cultures, handling difficult clients, client grief, disaster preparedness, and comprehensive human resources.
• Other Topics: Practical vaccinology, leptospirosis resurgence, and substance abuse recognition in the workplace.

Lunch & Learn Sessions

• High-Dose Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
• Powering Your Practice with Weave

Exhibitors

Featuring companies providing pharmaceuticals, medical technologies, diagnostic tools, herbal products, and practice management solutions, including American Regent, Ceva, Nutramax, Virbac, and ServiceVet Technologies.

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Register for entry or booths

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

Asheville - Crowne Plaza Asheville, North Carolina, USA