Fetch, a dvm360 conference 2026
Event Date
August 28–30, 2026
Location
Kansas City, MO
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryFetch, a dvm360 conference (Fetch Kansas City) is a multi-day veterinary continuing education (CE) conference produced by dvm360. Held at the Kansas City Convention Center, it gathers veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers and their teams for mentor-led, practice-ready medical education. The 2026 edition carries the theme "The Music That Moves You," celebrating the people and passions that keep veterinary professionals in motion.
The conference is designed to be "just the right size"—intimate enough for one-on-one conversations with world-class faculty, yet broad enough to cover the full range of clinical depth and practice-management topics. Attendees can earn up to 20 CE credits from 80-plus sessions across a wide variety of learning tracks, including new 30-minute, half-credit sessions and hands-on surgical and analgesia labs.
It is worth attending for the combination of high-quality, applicable CE and a supportive, energizing community. Faculty are practicing clinicians and scientists who understand attendees' day-to-day realities, and the experience blends serious learning with networking, an exhibit hall of veterinary innovators, and social events—making it valuable for both individual professionals and whole practice teams.
Show Highlights
- Up to 20 CE credits from 80+ sessions across many learning tracks—17 hours from Friday–Sunday sessions plus 3 from sponsored mealtime opportunities.
- New 30-minute, 0.5-credit sessions that let attendees learn twice as much in a one-hour block.
- Hands-on labs, including Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (Introducing MMP), Patella Luxation (Introducing RidgeStop), and Regional Analgesia of the Head in Dogs and Cats.
- Keynote speakers: Brian Scansen, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) of Colorado State University on mitral valve disease; Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM of Colorado State University on feline infectious disease; and Michael C. Petty, DVM, CCRT, CVPP, CVMA on how AI is changing pain detection and management.
- 6th Annual dvm360 Veterinary Heroes Awards ceremony during lunch on Sunday, August 30 (12:15–1:30 PM CDT).
- Fetch After Party on Saturday, August 29 (6:30–10:00 PM CDT) at No Other Pub in the Power & Light District—complimentary with a conference badge.
- Exhibit hall showcasing veterinary tools, technology and therapies from industry leaders.
Registration
Registration is available online through the official Fetch dvm360 event page in three pass types:
- Full Conference Registration (all three days)
- 2-Day Registration
- 1-Day Registration
Early bird rates are available through July 3, 2026. Hands-on labs require separate registration; attendees already registered for the conference must register for each lab individually and use a different email address from the one used for their main conference registration. For registration, CE certificate or event-access questions, attendees can contact dvm360 attendee support at events@dvm360.com.
History
The conference traces its roots to CVC (originally the Central Veterinary Conference), a long-running veterinary CE event produced by the dvm360 media team. As the event expanded beyond its Midwest origins to both coasts, the "Central" name no longer fit. In 2017, parent company UBM Animal Care rebranded CVC as "Fetch, a dvm360 conference," unveiling the new identity at the annual CVC Block Party in Kansas City's Power & Light District. The first event under the Fetch name launched in San Diego on December 7, 2017, positioned as a reimagined, "360-degree" educational experience focused on all facets of a veterinary professional's life. Fetch now runs multiple conferences across the country each year, with Kansas City among its established locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Fetch Kansas City 2026 held?
Fetch, a dvm360 conference, takes place August 28-30, 2026, at the Kansas City Convention Center, 301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105.
Who should attend Fetch Kansas City?
The conference is designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers and their teams. It offers mentor-led, practice-ready continuing education suitable for every member of a veterinary practice.
How many CE credits can I earn?
Attendees can earn up to 20 CE credits from more than 80 sessions across a wide variety of learning tracks—up to 17 hours from Friday, Saturday and Sunday sessions plus 3 more from sponsored mealtime opportunities. New 30-minute, half-credit sessions are also offered.
How do I register and are there early bird rates?
Registration is available online in Full Conference, 2-Day and 1-Day options, with early bird rates offered through July 3, 2026. Hands-on labs must be registered for separately using a different email address than your main conference registration.
What hotel and travel discounts are available?
The Kansas City Marriott Downtown offers a $199 group room rate (plus taxes and fees), one block from the Convention Center, with a reservation deadline of August 4, 2026. United Airlines offers discounted airfare using meeting code ZSHP544745.
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