Dr. Ralston is a member of the:

American Veterinary Medical Association and

Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association

Dr. Ralston is a board member of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation.

He is a past district trustee of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Ralston was appointed by the governor in April of 2002 to a five year term on the Arkansas Veterinary Examining Board. He was reappointed by Governor Beebe to a second 5 year term in April of 2007. He currently serves as secretary-treasurer of that board.

He is licensed and accredited in the state of Arkansas.