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Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, FVTE, shares guidance on assessing emergency patients, communicating with distressed clients, and establishing a team-based triage process.

Caroline Cox, LSW, MSW, and Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology), discuss the role of veterinary social workers in supporting clients, communicating with veterinary teams, and helping practices address the human side of veterinary care in this Q&A from an interview at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference.

In a keynote address at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference, Jessica Pritchard, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), shared research showing that many owners decline vaccines because they do not think their pet needs them, and discussed ways veterinary teams can address those concerns.

Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, FVTE, outlines key considerations for veterinary technicians during triage, from rapid patient assessment and prioritization to client communication and team coordination, in this interview from the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference.

In a session at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference, Nathanael Oster, VMD, MBA, walked attendees through the biology, diagnosis, and treatment of the flea tapeworm in dogs and cats, including why cats are affected more often than dogs.

In a slideshow drawn from an on-site dvm360 interview at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference, a veterinary oncologist and a veterinary social worker walk through how the role supports owners and staff across a pet's cancer diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life care.

A plethora of continuing-education sessions run across 3 days, September 17–19, at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD. Here are the ones to circle first, sorted by practice area, plus a handful that are easy to scroll past and worth catching.

Zachary Wright, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), highlights the unique clinical presentations of mast cell disease in cats compared with dogs.

Discover innovative uses of hyaluronic acid in veterinary dentistry, enhancing healing and treatment.

Gain insights into practice transitions, including strategic evaluations and how to maximize sales opportunities in the veterinary industry, from this interview with dvm360.

Adam Christman, DVM, MBA; and Emmanuel Fontaine, DVM, MSc, PhD, DECAR, take a deep dive into veterinary pediatrics and nutrition in this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, presented by dvm360.

Learn more about cancer screening tests, including some of the latest ones, and more in this interview with Zachary Wright, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology).

A canine patient with a history of aggression comes into your clinic—now what?

Learn the importance of professional representation when navigating corporate buyouts and transitions in the veterinary industry in this interview with Monarch Practice Transitions

Leliani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, danced up the keynote stage on Day 1 of Fetch National Harbor.

Here is a sneak peek at the lectures coming to Fetch National Harbor, including one not even on the agenda yet!

A Fetch conference is ready to launch in National Harbor, Maryland.

Neil Mittelman, DVM, DACVIM, talks about how to differentiate Schiff-Sherrington from other postures and offers insight into lecture “Recognize, Localize, & Save Lives!”

Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM, talks about his lecture “Leptospirosis: Current Recommendations and What is the Risk to Veterinary Professionals”

Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM, talks about treatment for struvite stones in dogs, and the science behind this urolith formation

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, explains what noise phobia is, offering examples

Philip Bergman, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), discusses some of the latest advances in veterinary oncology

Philip Bergman, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), discusses his lecture “Mast Cell Tumors: The Latest and Greatest,” in an interview with dvm360

Philip Bergman, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), talks about his lecture “Lymphoma – What’s New?”, presented at the Fetch dvm360 conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM, talks about his lecture on hypertension, presented at the Fetch dvm360 conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Philip Bergman, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), talks about compounded CCNU, as well as the precision of 503B outsourcing facilities

Julia E. Miller, DVM, DACVD, shares essentials for diagnosing canine allergies

Richard Gerhold, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), shared approaches to management of mites

Andrea Pace, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses the importance of using Kirby’s Rule of 20

Neil Mittelman, DVM, DACVIM, offers his top 3 tips for conducting a neurological exam