3 must-reads from Fetch Nashville

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The 2025 Fetch dvm360 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, was held May 30-31 at the Music City Center. This 2-day veterinary conference brought together world-class speakers, immersive hands-on labs, and a show-stopping lineup of unique experiences.

By day, attendees were immersed in cutting-edge sessions and hands-on labs designed to sharpen their clinical skills. By night, they kicked back with live music, Southern bites, and the kind of camaraderie only the veterinary community can bring.

Continuing education (CE) credits from Fetch Nashville can still be earned through dvm360’s Fetch On Demand platform. The following articles feature a few of the event’s faculty speakers and what they brought to the conference:

Feeding a pet’s microbiome

Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, archaea and protozoa, have a critical role in the health of animals. In her lecture, Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition), discussed the gastrointestinal microbiome and how it can be modulated with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics.

Diagnosing canine incontinence

Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM (SAIM), professor at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, Arizona, offered a detailed run-through of the urinary incontinence exam, during his lecture. The condition is especially common in large-breed female dogs, and affects many spayed female dogs and large-breed canines.

What business opportunities exist for veterinary technicians?

Tabitha Kucera, CCBC, RVT, KPA-CTP, VTS, discussed the numerous career pathways and opportunities for veterinary technicians.The talk focused on the diverse career paths for veterinary technicians beyond traditional clinical roles and how they use their unique veterinary expertise to create business opportunities and increase earning potential.

Registration is open for the next Fetch dvm360 Conference in Nashville, May 29-30, 2026. To learn more and to register, visit the Fetch Nashville website.