Fetch, a dvm360 conference 2026
Event Date
December 3–5, 2026
Location
Long Beach, CA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryFetch, a dvm360 conference (branded as the Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference) is a multi-day continuing education (CE) event for the veterinary community held on the West Coast in Long Beach, California. The 2026 edition carries the theme "The Music That Moves You," celebrating the people, passions, and everyday moments that keep veterinary professionals in motion.
The program is built around mentor-led, practice-ready education. Fetch faculty are clinicians and scientists who serve as caring educators, delivering immersive, inclusive, practical, and applicable medical education. Attendees can build their schedule from 70-plus veterinary CE sessions across 25-plus learning tracks, with formats ranging from small-classroom sessions to new 30-minute, 0.5-credit talks and hands-on surgical labs.
The conference draws veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers, and full clinic teams who want personalized learning, peer connection, and RACE-approved CE credit. Beyond education, Fetch emphasizes community, networking, and "serious CE, fearless fun" across its exhibit hall, receptions, and social activities, making it a worthwhile end-of-year professional getaway in a waterfront destination.
Show Highlights
- Theme: "The Music That Moves You," woven throughout the 2026 Long Beach program.
- Deep CE catalog: 70+ veterinary CE sessions across 25+ learning tracks, designed for small-classroom, personalized learning for every member of the clinic team.
- New session format: New 30-minute, 0.5-credit sessions so attendees can learn twice as much in a one-hour block.
- Hands-on labs: Surgical workshops including Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (Introducing MMP) for cruciate surgery skills and Patella Luxation (Introducing RidgeStop); labs require separate registration.
- RACE-approved CE: dvm360 is a recognized provider of RACE-approved CE programs, historically approved and expected to continue for future events.
- Community and networking: exhibit hall, receptions, learning games, and social activities.
- Family add-on: Attendees can purchase limited, specially priced Disneyland Resort theme park tickets valid Nov. 29 - Dec. 10, 2026.
Registration
Register through the official Fetch Long Beach event page at dvm360events.com. Early bird rates are available through October 2, 2026.
What's included and how it works:
- Registration includes access to educational sessions (including keynotes and sponsored programs), the exhibit hall, digital proceedings provided by faculty, breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and receptions; hands-on labs and offsite events may require separate registration or fees.
- Guest and exhibit-hall passes are not offered for Long Beach; anyone who wishes access to the conference in any capacity must be a paid registrant.
- You can register up to 10 people per ticket type in a single transaction, then complete each attendee's details or transfer tickets by email.
- To add a hands-on lab to an existing Fetch Long Beach registration: select your lab(s), use a different email address from the one used for your Fetch Long Beach registration, and complete each lab registration separately.
Cancellation: Attendees may cancel for a full refund less a $100 service charge; the cancellation deadline for Long Beach is November 4, 2026, and no refunds are available for no-shows.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Fetch Long Beach 2026 held?
The conference takes place December 3-5, 2026, at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802.
Who should attend Fetch, a dvm360 conference?
It is designed for the full veterinary team, including veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and practice staff. The program offers 70+ CE sessions across 25+ learning tracks tailored to different roles and interests.
Is the CE at Fetch RACE-approved?
Yes. dvm360 is a recognized provider of RACE-approved CE programs, and its conferences have historically been RACE-approved, with the organizer expecting to continue offering RACE-approved credit.
How do I register and what does registration include?
Register on the official Fetch Long Beach page at dvm360events.com, with early bird rates available through October 2, 2026. Registration includes educational sessions, the exhibit hall, digital proceedings, meals, coffee breaks, and receptions, while hands-on labs and offsite events may require separate fees.
Where should I stay and how do I get there?
The official hotel is the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, adjacent to the convention center, with a group rate of $304 plus taxes (deadline November 9, 2026). Long Beach Airport (LGB) is about 6 miles away, with LAX roughly 22 miles from the venue.
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