Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference 2025

Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference

August 22-24, 2025

Kansas City Convention Center | Kansas City, MO

Where Veterinary Innovation Meets Midwest Hospitality

3-day Conference | 2 Keynotes | 18+ CE Credit Hours | 170+ Sessions | 100+ Faculty

Set in the vibrant and charming Kansas City, we’re back for another year of blending world-class veterinary education and the local spirit of one of America’s most welcoming cities. From the historic architecture of the Crossroads district to the legendary BBQ (yes, we said it!), Kansas City offers a perfect backdrop for both learning and leisure.

Featured Highlights:

  • Hands-On Labs: Learn by doing. Sharpen your skills and gain practical, real-world experience.  Specific labs offered:
    • The GP Ophthalmologist Workshop
    • Mechanical Ventilation Made Easy
    • Patella Luxation, Introducing RidgeStop
    • Recover CPR – FULL
    • Suture Techniques – FULL
    • Tibial Tuberosity Advancement
  • Women’s Symposia: a high-impact, three-hour experience tailored to women in veterinary medicine.
  • Party popper Fetch After Party: Saturday after the conference, play, eat, and enjoy DJ Ashton Martin at No Other Pub – home of the official sporting Kansas City Watch Parties!
  • 5th Annual Veterinary Heroes Award Ceremony: Winners will be celebrated at a luncheon on Sunday. Open and complimentary to all attendees.
  • Inspirational Keynote Speakers: Leaders in veterinary science will provide insights on the latest research, trends, and best practices.
  • Exclusive Vendor Showcases: Discover new products, technologies, and services that will transform your practice.

Fetch Kansas City has been RACE approved for 175.00 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

18 Total CE Credits Per Person*: 7 Friday | 6 Saturday | 5 Sunday

*Sponsored meals offer the opportunity to earn additional CE credits, up to a total of 22 CE credits.

Registration Information:

  • Early Bird Registration: Save big with discounted rates. Rates increase July 8th!
  • Full Conference Access: Includes all sessions, exhibits, breakfast, lunch, and receptions.
  • Saturday After Party! Enjoy complimentary food and drinks at No Other Pub by Sporting KC!
  • Exhibitors: to view the full list of exhibitors, list click the ‘Exhibitors’ tab below.

Keynote Speakers:

Friday: Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM)
Saturday: Michael Dryden, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

View the full Agenda!

Kansas City’s Got Game—And We’re Not Just Talking BBQ!

Looking to catch a game? The Kansas City Royals have an away series against the Detroit Tigers. But you’re in luck if you’re trying to catch a Kansas City Chiefs game! The Chiefs are hosting a pre-season game against the Chicago Bears on Friday, August 22nd at 7:20 p.m. CDT. 🌟 The tradition continues! Don’t miss out on the 2025 edition of Fetch Kansas City – It’s time to reconnect, learn, and grow with your veterinary family!

Event Details

Click Here for Full Kansas City Agenda

*Agenda subject to change

Hands-On Labs at Kansas City

The GP Ophthalmologist Workshop

  • Friday from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Fee: included with conference registration.
  • Led by: Joshua Broadwater, DVM, DACVO, Natalie L. Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFCP-V, and Shelby Bossler, DVM
  • Earn 2 hours of RACE approved CE credit
  • Sponsored by: Domes Pharma

Mechanical Ventilation Made Easy

  • Saturday Morning Group: 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Saturday Afternoon Group: 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM
  • Fee: $200
  • Led by: Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA
  • Earn 2 hours of RACE approved CE credit
  • Sponsored by: Mindray Medical USA Corp

Patella Luxation, Introducing RidgeStop

  • Saturday from 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Fee: $600
  • A 3-hour Lab, 1 hour lecture followed by 2 hours hands-on lab
  • Earn 3 hours of RACE approved CE credit
  • Sponsored by: Orthomed North America, Inc. 

 Recover CPR- FULL

  • Saturday from 9:15 AM - 4:15 PM
  • Fee: payment to Recover CPR directly
  • Led by: Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM)
  • Earn 6 hours of RACE approved CE credit

Suture Techniques - FULL

  • Friday Group: 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM
  • Saturday Group: 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM
  • Fee: $50
  • Led by: Shadi Ireifej, DVM, DACVS-SA
  • Earn 2 hours of RACE approved CE credit
  • Sponsored by: PRN Pharmacal/PBI Gordon

Tibial Tuberosity Advancement

  • Saturday from 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Fee: $600
  • Earn 7 hours of RACE approved CE credit: 4 hours of CE directly from the sponsor for the prerequisite online course work and 3 hours of CE for the live presentation from Fetch.
  • A 3-hour progressive TTA course for the treatment of canine cruciat
  • Sponsored by: Orthomed North America, Inc.  

View All Labs and Details

 

How to add a lab to your existing registration:
To add a lab to your existing registration, open your confirmation email and click the link "Manage Registration Details" and then select “Edit Registration". When the pop-up window appears, click “Save” to proceed to the optional sessions page. From there, choose the labs you’d like to attend. Once you’re done, click “Done,” and your lab selections will be saved to your reservation. For more help please email events@dvm360.com.

Women's Symposia

Sunday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

 

Click here to view full details

Fetch KC After Party! 

Complimentary with your event registration!

No Other Pub in KC brings it all! Play, eat, and enjoy DJ Ashton Martin at the legendary block party, a Fetch Kansas City tradition, in the heart of the Power & Light District. 

Where: No Other Pub by Sporting KC 
When: Saturday, August 23

*Attendee badge required to enter.

5th Annual Veterinary Heroes Award Ceremony

Honors veterinary leaders selected by their peers for their outstanding achievements within their field.

Winners will be celebrated at a luncheon on Sunday in Kansas City. Open and complimentary to all attendees. 

Categories: 

  • Behavior (sponsored by VetriScience)
  • Client Service Representative
  • Credentialed Veterinary Technician (sponsored by Med Vet)
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology (sponsored by Elanco Animal Health)
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Feline Medicine
  • General Practitioner (Sponsored by Roo)
  • Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Oncology, and/or Neurology)
  • Lifetime Achievement
  • Nutrition (sponsored by Blue Buffalo)
  • Practice Manager
  • Surgery
  • Veterinary Paraprofessional (non-credentialed support staff)

Exhibitors

Exhibit Hall Hours
Friday: 10:15 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday 10:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

View the Exhibit Hall Floor Plan to see the current list of exhibitors and where you can find them in the exhibit hall. Then create your shopping list of who you want to see over the three days. You will find we offer up tasty rewards at our lunchtime food stations, networking breaks and evening receptions all located in the exhibit hall.  

Thank you to our sponsors!

2i Nova
Adapet
AKC Reunite
All Pet Card
Alliance Animal Health
Alpinion Medical
American Regent Animal Health
American Veterinary Group
Animal Dermatology Group
Animal Necessity, Inc (Ocu-Glo)
Antech Diagnostics, Inc.
ASPCA Poison Control
AutoRemind Inc.
Avalon Medical Supply
Avant Wellness
AVID Identification Systems
AVMA PLIT
Banfield The Pet Hospital
Bank of America Practice Solutions, Inc.
Bimini Pet Health
Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd.
Blue River PetCare
BMO Harris Bank
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica
Brown's Medical Imaging
BrownWinick Law Firm
Buddy Drops
CareCredit
CareVet
Carr Healthcare Realty
Casco Pet
Cash Discount Program
ChckVet
Cherry Payment Plans
Chewy.com
Chi Dog, LLC
Chi University
CityVet Oaklawn
Clawgaurd
Covetrus North America
Cutco Corporate Gifts
Cutting Edge Laser Technologies
CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets
Daw Systems (VetWay)
Dechra Veterinary Products, Inc.
Diagnostic Imaging Systems
Digicare Animal Health
Doctor Multimedia
Domes Pharma
Dykema
Eastern VetPath
Econologics Financial Advisors
Elanco Animal Health
Elite Payment Group
Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC)
Enova Illumination
Epicur Pharma
Erchonia Medical
Esaote North America, Inc
Exegi Pharma, LLC (visibiome)
Ezee-Visit Pet Vet Mat
ezyVet
Florida Veterinary Advisors
Gateway Services
Genius Vets
Germed USA Inc.
Golden Hour Emergency Veterinary Teleradiology
Heart and Paw
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Homeward Bound Pet Care
HT Vista
IDEXX Laboratories
iM3 Veterinary Dental Company
Impact XM
imv Imaging
Indical Biosciences
Innovetive Petcare Inc
Instinct Petfood
IntelePeer
Jorgensen Laboratories Inc
Kalen Marketing Solutions
Keeley Construction
KeraVet Bio
KLC Finanical
K-State Master of Agribusiness
Legacy Veterinary Advisors
Legally Mine
Lifelearn, Inc.
Loyal
Medco Instruments, Inc.
Meds For Vets
MedXwaste
Merck Animal Health
Midmark Corporation - HQ
MiDOG LLC
Mindray Medical USA Corp
Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
MixLabRX
Monarch Practice Transitions
Morton Buildings
MWI Animal Health
Nationwide Pet Insurance
Nectar Vet
Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc.
NVA - National Veterinary Associates
Optimum Vet Solutions
Orthomed North America, Inc.
OVIK Health
Paisley Paws
Parnell Manufacturing
Partner Veterinary
Patterson Veterinary Supply
Pawlicy
Paws of Honor, Inc.
PawTree
Paylo Pro
Peer Logic
Pet Ag, Inc.
Pet Message on Hold
PetCo
PetDesk
petMAP
PetSmart
Phibro
Pocket Pathologist
Primal Pet Foods, Inc.
PRN Pharmacal/PBI Gordon
ProPartners
Purina Pet Care
Relief Services for Veterinary Practitioners
Roo Vet
Rose Micro Solutions LLC
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet
Safe Pet Anesthesia
SaiberVet
Samsung
Scout App
Scratchpay.com
Sedecal USA, Inc.
Snyder Manufacturing Co.
Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP)
Sploot
Teem LLC
Tempus Recruiting
The Eye Vets
The Farmer's Dog
Tiki Cats
Total Practice Solutions Group
Transitions Elite
TWC Architecture & Construction
Universal Imaging
Vet Nova
Vet Triage
Veterinary Books by Success Concepts
Veterinary Dentistry Specialists
Veterinary Emergency Group
Veterinary Growth Partners
Veterinary Innovative Partners
Veterinary Orthopedic Implants
Veterinary Practice Partners
Veterinary Solutions Services
VetMed Soltuions
Vetnique Labs
Vetoquinol USA
Vetramil
VetriScience
VetScalpel
VetScribe
VetSnoot
VetStem Biopharma
VIN - Veterinary Information Network
Wag'n Tails
Wayside Waif's
Weave Software
Wedgewood Pharmacy
Western Veterinary Partners
WinPro Company
Wynwood Dog Food
Zoetis Petcare
Zomedica

Snuggle Corner

Wayside Waifs is bringing adoptable snuggles! Visit Booth # 1431 during exhibit hall hours for a little feel-good therapy.

dvm360 is proud to donate a blanket to the Wayside Waifs for every purchase made onsite at the WagShop.

View Wayside Waifs Website

Fetch On-Demand: Earn More CE Credits, Anytime, Anywhere!

With your Fetch registration, you can now earn even more Continuing Education (CE) credits! In addition to the 160+ live sessions at the conference, you'll get complimentary access to over 25 additional recorded sessions.

Fetch On-Demand is available for all five conferences, so even if you can’t attend in person, you can still access the on-demand library for any of the events. Simply purchase the on-demand content for the conference of your choice!

You’ll have 12 months to access and enjoy all the recorded courses, allowing you to learn at your own pace.

Ready to explore the full library? View it here!

Kansas City Marriott Downtown

200 West 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
 
Conveniently located one block away from the Kansas City Convention Center. The hotel is also a short walk from the exciting Kansas City Power & Light Entertainment District, the new Kansas City Streetcar, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and so much more!
 
Group Discount Room Rate: $194 + applicable state and local taxes 
 
Deadline to make hotel reservation at group rate is July 29, 2025, based on availability.

Book a Room! 

Kansas City Convention Center

301 West 13th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

Phone: 816-513-5000

Visit the Kansas City Convention Center website for additional information.

 
For information on where to park click here.

Have a Question? 

 
Our offices are open Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET. 
If you have not received a response within 5 business days please contact us with a reminder of your inquiry.
 
 
For sponsor and exhibitor inquiries, reach out to a sales representative:
 
Angelina Storino: astorino@mjhlifesciences.com
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