Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference 2026: Dates, CE Tracks, Labs & Registration

The Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference returns to Southern California from December 3 to 5, 2026, bringing practical veterinary continuing education (CE), hands-on surgical training, and industry networking to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. 

Organized by dvm360 around the theme "The Music That Moves You," the event is designed for DVMs, veterinary technicians, practice managers, and hospital support teams.

Quick Overview: Fetch Long Beach 2026

• Event: Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference 2026
• Dates: December 3–5, 2026
• Venue: Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA
• Organizer: dvm360
• CE Credits: 70+ sessions across 25+ learning tracks (14 CE hours per person; RACE approval pending)
• Hands-On Labs: Multimodal Rehabilitation (Friday); Tibial Tuberosity Advancement and Patella Luxation surgical labs (Saturday) — separate registration required
• Exhibit Hall Hours: Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Welcome Reception at 5:00 PM); Saturday, 8:00 AM – 1:15 PM

What the Program Offers

Fetch Long Beach features more than 70 CE sessions across 25+ learning tracks in an intimate classroom format. Attendees can earn up to 14 CE hours across the core conference (7 hours on Friday and 7 hours on Saturday). 

Alongside traditional 60-minute lectures, the 2026 program includes 30-minute sessions worth 0.5 credits, allowing participants to cover two clinical topics in a single hour.

Note: RACE approval is currently pending in jurisdictions that recognize RACE credits. Speakers and session times are subject to change; check the official dvm360 live schedule prior to arrival.

CE Sessions at the Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference

Fetch Long Beach has three days of CE. Sessions start Thursday at 2:30 PM and run all day Friday and Saturday. Some sessions are 60 minutes, and some are 30, so you can fit more topics into your day.

The tracks fall into several main categories:

• Clinical medicine: Internal medicine, endocrinology, cardiology, dermatology, and ophthalmology, with topics such as Cushing’s disease, feline chronic kidney disease, otitis externa, and cataract management.
• Anesthesia and pain management: Monitoring, local blocks, sedation and recovery, plus pain relief for senior and palliative patients.
• Surgery and orthopedics: Osteoarthritis, hip and elbow dysplasia, brachycephalic airway syndrome, and hemoabdomen.
• Infectious disease and parasitology: Lyme disease, tapeworms, FIP, leptospirosis, and vaccine handling.
• Nutrition and integrative care: Fresh food diets, whole-food therapy, weight-loss plans, laser therapy, and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.
• Behavior: Canine anxiety, aggression risk assessment, and feline elimination problems.
• Emergency and critical care: CPR using RECOVER 2.0, post-arrest care, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Dentistry and hospice: Oral exams, dental radiographs, periodontal disease, quality-of-life frameworks, and palliative care.
• Practice and team: Ownership, finance, marketing, client communication, leadership, and team wellness.

Hands-On Veterinary Labs

Three on-site labs let attendees move from theory to practice. Labs carry a separate fee, and attendees already registered for the veterinary conference must register for each lab separately.

Here are the details.

Beyond the Sessions

Fetch pairs serious CE with a livelier atmosphere, including exhibit hall discoveries, learning games, and surprises throughout the weekend. Learning also continues after the event. Fetch Encore is a one-day virtual symposium with expert faculty, and Fetch On Demand offers 12 months of streaming access to selected sessions.

Travel Guide

The venue is at Long Beach Convention Center, 300 East Ocean Boulevard. 

Fetch has group rates at two hotels near the venue.

• Hyatt Regency Long Beach: $304 per night, plus taxes and fees. It sits right next to the convention center.
• Marriott Long Beach Downtown: $282 per night, plus taxes and fees. It is a short walk from the venue.

According to dvm360's official event announcements, the group rate cut-off date was November 9, 2026 (which has already passed as of today, November 13, 2026) 

Moreover, United Airlines offers a meeting discount to Fetch attendees. You can find it through the official event page.

You can make this a family trip because Fetch has special prices on Disneyland Resort tickets. The tickets are valid from November 29 to December 10, 2026. The discount ends when the ticket store closes on December 5.

How to Register

Early bird pricing ended on October 2, so attendees can register at the current rate on the official event page. Here are the standard rates.

Attendee Type	Standard Rate
Veterinarian	$475
Owner or Partner	$475
Hospital Staff	$275
Veterinary Technician	$275
Practice Manager	$275
Student	$125
Military or Retired Veterinarian	$125

Hands-on labs are not included and have their own fees. The rehabilitation lab is $75, and each surgical lab is $600.

Plan Your Conference Season

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