Mountain
Mountain Veterinary Conference - New Dates: September 27 - 30, 2020 - 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 - CANCELLED for 2020 - 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 2021 - 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 on November 18 - 22, 2020 at The Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, North Carolina.
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Colonial
The Colonial Veterinary Conference on December 2 - 6, 2020 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg In Historic Williamsburg, Virginia!
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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 - New Dates: September 27 - 30, 2020 - 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 - CANCELLED for 2020 - 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 2021 - 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 on November 18 - 22, 2020 at The Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, North Carolina.
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Colonial
The Colonial Veterinary Conference on December 2 - 6, 2020 at The Crowne Plaza In Historic Williamsburg, Virginia!
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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, SCWhat 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, TNWhat 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, TNWhat 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 MEDICINEProviding LIVE IN PERSON Continuing Education
2020 has been a challenging year for many, but 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 this crazy year.
Our company has consistently offered LIVE IN PERSON CE conferences for 36 years (since 1984). We know you have many choices to make when deciding how to fulfill your state licensing requirements. For the last quarter of 2020 we will be hosting several live face to face conferences 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.
The Ralph Lee’s Great Smokies show in Asheville, NC November 18-22 and the Colonial Veterinary Conference December 2-6 in Williamsburg, VA have already experienced 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 36th year, we want to thank all the speakers, veterinarians, attendees, and companies that make our conferences the most educational and family friendly!
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Each conference provides at least 20 hours of CE
Mountain Veterinary Conference
New Dates: September 27 - 30, 2020
"Introducing the 4th annual Mountain Veterinary Conference at the beautiful Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort"
Cherokee, North Carolina
LIVE Veterinary Conference Practicing Health and Safety Together!
SOCIAL DISTANCING, WASH HANDS, WEAR MASKS
Providing 20 Hours of Live CE
Speakers
Ralph Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA
Bobbie Aldridge, RVT
Louise Dunn
Steve Dale, CABC (Fear Free, Practice Management/Marketing)
Robbie van Mullem, BS, Digital Media Specialist
Breakfast Sessions
Monday, September 28, 2020: Becky Zumo, Sales Manager presents "Innovative ways of compounding medication to improve owner compliance and patient health! " - Sponsored by BCP Veterinary Pharmacy
Tuesday, September 29, 2020: Breakfast Session 7:30-8:20am: Rod Finnegan presents Mitigating risk in the Age of Entitlement - Sponsored by Vetinsure
Lunch & Learns
Monday, September 28, 2020: David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS, Veterinary Medical Director presents "Laser Therapy Simplified: A Quick Review of Novel Conditions - Don’t forget the eyes! Or the lungs, the bladder, the pancreas, …. " - Sponsored by Summus
Tuesday, September 29, 2020: Lunch Session 11:45am-12:45pm: Margi Sirois, EdD, MS, RVT, LAT presenting: Cannabinoids in Veterinary Medicine: Promises and Challenges - sponsored by Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Science, Inc.
To Register
Please click here to download the form, fill it out with payment information and fax to 252-747-4100
If paying by check, please fax the completed form and bring the check to the conference.
At the beautiful Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina
For Hotel Reservations:
Room rates start at $139 + tax (standard room) and rate guaranteed until September 27, 2020. Room reservation can be made by calling Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort at 828-497-7777 and reference call-in code: S09VAM or book online using the weblink created for this conference.
https://www.caesars.com/book/?propCode=CHE&action=FindRooms&groupcode=S09VAM
Sun N Fun Veterinary Conference
Cancelled
After much deliberation and discussion, we have made the decision to cancel the Sun n Fun Veterinary Conference, June 17-21, 2020. This was a hard decision to make, but we believe it was the right way to go at this time. While we know you love to attend this conference at the beach, we continue to keep the health and wellbeing of everyone as our top priority. It has been a frustrating and uncertain time surrounding this COVID-19 pandemic and has been hard for us as a planner and I'm sure for you as an attendee as well. We will continue to work on the other conferences in November and December, depending on the situation, we are hoping that there will be some sort of normalcy by then. We look forward to seeing you all soon.
“A True Family Oriented Veterinary Experience”
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Speakers
Sessions and Lunches
Breakfast Session
Sessions and Lunch & Learns
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Click on the Link below:
https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/dt/reservation/book.htm?...
Hotel: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Myrtle Beach Oceanfront
Group Name: Sun N Fun
Arrival Date: 16-Jun-2020
Departure Date: 19-Jun-2020
Or contact Hilton Reservations at 855-778-1190 and reference group code SFV.
Hosted by the North Carolina Companion Animal Academy
Bluegrass Veterinary Conference
Rescheduled for 2021
"Introducing the 2nd Annual Bluegrass Veterinary Conference at the beautiful Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana"
Speakers
Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVAA
Elise Lacher
David McCormick, MS, CVA, Veterinary Appraiser, Consultant & Broker
Ron Riegel, DVM
Howard B. Seim III, DVM, DACVS, Sponsored by Jorgenson
Stephanie Thomovsky DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), CCRP
Sessions and Lunch & Learns
Lunch Session on Friday, July 31st at 11:45am-12:45pm
David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS presents Laser Therapy: What do we Really Know
Over lunch we will present what’s new and exciting in laser therapy and discuss the current research related to what works and why. Sponsored by Summus
At the beautiful Harrah’s Indiana Casino Resort in Indiana, North Carolina
Our deluxe hotel rooms at Caesars Southern Indiana are the perfect well-deserved indulgence for the most discriminating guests. All of our traditional, resort-style amenities are included, and of course the exceptional, attentive service for which Horseshoe has always been known. Room rates start at $115 + tax (standard room) and rate guaranteed until July 13, 2020. Room reservation can be made by calling Horseshoe at 866-766-2671 and refer to group code S07VET0 or book online using the weblink below created for this conference
https://www.caesars.com/book/?propCode=UEL&action=FindRooms&groupcode=S07VET0
Ralph Lee's Great Smokies Veterinary Conference
November 18 - 22, 2020
"A Great Fall Conference in Asheville, North Carolina"
Speakers
Matt Brunke, DVM, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Gary D. Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP (Feline)
Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, DACVS - Small Animal, DACV - Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Amelia G. White, DVM, MS, DACVD
Shane Gentry, Owner, Sally Said So Professional Dog Training
Sessions and Lunch & Learns
Lunch Session on Friday, November 20th at 11:45am-12:45pm
David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS presents Laser Therapy: What do we Really Know
Over lunch we will present what’s new and exciting in laser therapy and discuss the current research related to what works and why. Sponsored by Summus
To Register
Please click here to download the form, fill it out with payment information and mail/fax/email the form back to us with payment.
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."
Room rates start at $162 + tax (standard room) $192 + tax (King) guaranteed until October 19, 2020 and can be made by calling Crowne Plaza, 844-330-0296 or 828-285-2603 and mention group Ralph Lee's Vet Conference.
Colonial Veterinary Conference
December 2 - 6, 2020
"During Grand Illumination In Historic Williamsburg, Virginia"
25th Annual Colonial Veterinary Conference
Speakers
Sessions and Lunch & Learns
Lunch Session on Friday, December 4th at 11:45am-12:45pm
David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS presents Laser Therapy: What do we Really Know
Over lunch we will present what’s new and exciting in laser therapy and discuss the current research related to what works and why. Sponsored by Summus
To Register
Please click here to download the form, fill it out with payment information and mail/fax/email the form back to us with payment.
NEW LOCATION, BIGGER & BETTER!!!
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
Room rates start at $159 + tax (King or 2 Double rooms) guaranteed until November 18 and can be made by calling the Doubletree directly at 1-800-222-8733, mention Colonial Veterinary Conference.
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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 $150
- Dues are $300 for veterinarians, $200 for technicians/support staff with multi member discounts for each, after May 8, 2020 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 2020 Membership Application
- Next CE Opportunity:
Next 1-Day Meeting for VASAM |
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MEETING CANCELLEDIn Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID19) September 3rd, 2020 |
Marti Drum, DVM, PhD, CCRP, DERP |
Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Monticello1200 5th St SW, Charlottesville, VA 22902 |
We hope that we can continue in October. |
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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..
As many of you know, our family, friends, and veterinary community have recently suffered a great loss at the passing of Jaden Scribner, the daughter of Rob Scriber of ServiceNet Medical X-Ray.
The Scribner Family has created foreverjaden.com to cover some of the costs, however any additional money received will go towards suicide prevention and Anti-Bullying awareness.
We hope that one day we can live in a world where no one has to go through what Jaden endured.
What's New
Mountain Veterinary Conference
– New Dates: September 27 - 30, 2020
– "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
– CANCELLED
– "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
– Rescheduled for 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 18 - 22, 2020
– "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 2 - 6, 2020
– "In Historic Williamsburg, Virginia During Grand Illumination"
– 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.
Practices Needing Help
Cashiers Village Veterinary Clinic
Wanted: Doctor, part time or full time, for resort village practice in Cashiers, NC (Southern WNC mountains). Retirement age owner looking to phase our of practice. Very high quality of life area offers a multitude of outdoor activities. Call or text 828-508-2704 (c) or 828-743-5656 (o).