
News|Articles|September 17, 2026
The dvm360 guide to the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference: Sessions worth your time
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.
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dvm360 editors reviewed the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference program to identify sessions addressing the questions general practitioners, technicians, and specialists are navigating right now—from the most common cardiac disease in dogs to vaccine hesitancy, feline-specific challenges, and hands-on skill building. This guide highlights notable sessions across practice areas, including some that may be easy to overlook amid a packed conference schedule.
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