Fetch Kansas City expands CE options for 2026 conference

Fetch dvm360’s Kansas City conference is positioning continuing education flexibility as a key draw for its August 28-30, 2026, meeting at the Kansas City Convention Center. According to dvm360, attendees can earn up to 20 CE credits across more than 45 learning tracks, with new 30-minute, 0.5-credit sessions added this year alongside standard lectures, sponsored meal sessions, and two three-hour hands-on orthopedic labs on tibial tuberosity advancement and patella luxation. The meeting’s three keynote speakers are Brian A. Scansen, DVM, MS, DACVIM, on cardiology, Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, on feline infectious disease, and Michael C. Petty, DVM, CCRT, CVPP, CCVMA, on how AI is being used in pain detection and management. Registration materials say the conference is pending RACE approval, with 17 base CE hours available and sponsored meals bringing the total to as many as 20 credits. (dvm360.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, the format is as notable as the content. Shorter CE blocks may make it easier to build a more customized schedule, while the hands-on labs and mealtime sessions could help clinicians, technicians, and practice leaders earn credits without stepping away from the conference flow. The agenda also mixes clinical topics with business and legal sessions, reflecting how many teams now look for CE that supports both patient care and practice operations. (dvm360.com)

What to watch: Early bird pricing runs through July 3, 2026, and dvm360 says the program is still being finalized, so additional faculty and sessions may be added before the August meeting. (registration.dvm360.com)