Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference 2025

Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference

August 22-24, 2025

Where Veterinary Innovation Meets Midwest Hospitality

3-day Conference | 2 Keynotes | 17+ CE Credit Hours | 160+ 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:

  • Complimentary Hands-On Labs: Learn by doing. Sharpen your skills and gain practical, real-world experience.  Specific labs offered:
    • Cytology Web Lab
    • Mechanical Ventilation
    • Patella Luxation Introducing RidgeStop
    • Recover CPR
    • Suture Techniques
    • Tibial Tuberosity Advancement
  • Women’s Symposia: a high-impact, three-hour experience tailored to women in veterinary medicine.
  • 5th Annual Veterinary Heroes Award Ceremony
    • Nominations are open until April 30th. Winners will be celebrated at a luncheon on Sunday in Kansas City. 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.

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.
  • Exhibitors: to view the full exhibitor list click the 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 Thursday, August 22nd at 7:15 p.m. CT.

🌟 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

Anesthesiology Lab

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

Cytology Web Lab

  • Veterinarian Group: Saturday from 1:30-3:00 PM
  • Technician Group: Saturday from 9:15-10:45 AM 
  • Pricing: no additional fee
  • Led by: Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS, DACVD, and Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, FFCP-Elite
  • Earn 1.5 hours of RACE approved CE credit
  • Sponsored by: Zoetis

Patella Luxation, Introducing RidgeStop

  • Saturday from 1:30 - 4:30 PM
  • 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

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

Suture Techniques

  • Friday Group: 2:45-4:45 PM
  • Saturday Group: 2:45-4:45 PM
  • Pricing: no additional fee
  • 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 - 11:15 AM
  • Earn 2 hours of RACE approved CE credit
  • Sponsored by: Orthomed North America, Inc.  

View All Labs and Details

5th Annual Veterinary Heroes Award Ceremony

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

Nominations are open until April 30th. Winners will be celebrated at a luncheon on Sunday in Kansas City. Open and complimentary to all attendees. 

Categories: 

  • Client Service Representative
  • Credentialed Veterinary Technician
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Feline Medicine
  • General Practitioner
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nutrition
  • Practice Manager
  • Surgery
  • Veterinary Paraprofessional (non-credentialed support staff)

Click here to nominate!

Women's Symposia

Sunday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

 

Click here to view full details

Exhibitors

*Continuously being updated

2inova, Inc. | Adapet Medical | All Pet Card | Alpinion | American Veterinary Group | Antech Diagnostics, Inc. | AutoRemind | Avalon Medical | Avant Wellness | AVID Identification Systems | AVMA TRUST | Banfield Pet Hospital | Black Diamond Radio | Blue Buffalo | Blue River PetCare | Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health | BrownWinick Law Firm | Buddy Drops | CareCredit | CareVet | Chewy | Chi Dog | CityVet | Concierge Elite | Covetrus | CUTCO | Diagnostic Imaging Systems, Inc. | Doctor Multimedia | Domes Pharma | DVM solutions LLC | dvm360 Lounge | Dykema | Econologics Financial Advisors | Elanco Animal Health | Elite Payment Group | Emergency Veterinary Care Centers | Epicur Pharma | Erchonia Corp | Esaote North America | Ezee-Visit Pet Vet Mat | ezyVet | GeniusVets | Golden Hour | Hill's Pet Nutrition | Homeward Bound | IDEXX | iM3 Veterinary Dental | IMV Technologies | Indical | Instinct Petfood | Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. | Kalen Marketing Solutions | Keeley Construction | KeraVet Bio | KLC Financial | K-State College Of Agriculture | Legacy Veterinary Advisors | Legally Mine | LifeLearn | Medco Instruments | Media NV | Midmark Corporation | Missouri Veterinary Medical Association | Monarch Practice Transitions | Morton Buildings, Inc- designBUILD | MWI Animal Health | Nectar Vet | Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc | Ocu-GLO by Animal Necessity | Optimum Vet Solutions | Orthomed | OVIK Health | Patterson Veterinary & Animal Health International | PayLo Pro | Peer Logic | Petco + Vetco | PetDesk | petMAP | PetSmart Veterinary Services | PRN Pharmacal | ProPartners | Purina | Rads for Vets | Relief Services for Veterinary Practitioners | Roo | Rose Micro Solutions | SaiberVet | Scout | Scratch Financial, Inc. | Snuggle Corner | Snyder Mfg. Co. | Southern Veterinary Partners | Sploot | Standard Process | Teem | Tempus Recruitment | The Dogs’ Spot - Dog Training Center, LLC | Tiki Cat Veterinary Solutions | Total Practice Solutions Group | Trupanion | TWC Architecture & Construction | Universal Imaging | VCA Animal Hospital | Veterinary Books By Success Concepts | Veterinary Information Network (VIN) | Veterinary Practice Partners | VetMed Solutions | Vetnique | VetNova | Vetray Technology by Sedecal | VetriScience Laboratories | VetScalpel Surgical Lasers | Visbiome Vet | Wag'n Tails | Wayside Waifs | Weave | Wedgewood Pharmacy | Western Veterinary Partners | YuMOVE ADVANCE 360 | Zoetis US LLC | Zomedica

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 30 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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