Benjamin Lee
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
Dr. Benjamin Lee is board certified in veterinary medical oncology, providing mobile oncology services in Asheville and the surrounding region. He partners with hospitals to deliver advanced cancer care, individualized treatment planning, and ongoing case support, bringing specialty oncology expertise directly to patients and referring teams.
Biography
Dr. Ben Lee grew up in lowcountry SC and earned his undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. He attended Mississippi State University for veterinary school. Following a small animal rotating internship at Colorado State University, Dr. Lee moved to Athens, GA and completed a three-year small animal medical oncology residency at the University of Georgia. While he has experience treating all small animal oncologic diseases, his focus is treating lymphoma, leukemias, osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, and histiocytic sarcoma.
He married his wife, Anna, in 2018, and together have 2 children along with 1 dog and 2 cats. His hobbies include cooking, hiking, climbing, and watching NFL football. Since finishing residency, Dr. Lee has lived and worked in the Upstate region which he loves and which is also close to his extended family.
CV
- 2026
Joined MOVES - 2020-2026
Private Specialty Practice - 2020
Achieved board certification through ACVIM - 2020
Completed residency in Medical Oncology at University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital - 2017
Completed internship Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital - 2016
Earned DVM degree from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine - 2009
Bachelor of Science Pre-Professional from Appalachian State University
Laver T, Lee BM, Gogal RM. Bortezomib inhibits the proteasome,
leading to cell death via apoptosis in feline injection site sarcomas
in vitro. Am J Vet Res. 2022; 83(6)
Lee BM, Clarke D, Watson M, Laver T. Retrospective evaluation of
a modified human lung cancer stage classification in dogs with
surgically excised primary pulmonary carcinomas. Vet Comp Oncol.
2020;1–9. https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.12582
Lee BM, Zersen KM, Schissler JR, Sullivan LA. Antivenin
associated serum sickness in a dog. J Vet Emerg Crit Care. 2019.
Clark, C., Zhang, B., Lee, B., Evans, S., Lassar, A., and Lee, K.H.
(2013) Evolutionary Conservation of Nkx2.5 Autoregulation in the
Second Heart Field. Dev. Biol. 374 (1): 198-209.
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What is a board-certified veterinary oncologist?
A board-certified veterinary oncologist is a veterinarian who has completed advanced, specialized training in oncology, the study and treatment of cancer in animals, after graduating from veterinary school.
This training typically includes three to five years of focused education, beginning with a rotating internship across medical and surgical specialties, followed by a residency dedicated specifically to cancer care. During this time, oncologists gain in-depth expertise in cancer diagnosis, treatment planning, chemotherapy, and compassionate long-term management.
To achieve board certification, veterinary oncologists must pass rigorous examinations and meet publication and training requirements set by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). Veterinarians who complete all requirements earn Diplomate status, which signifies recognized board-certified specialty care in Medical Oncology.