Alyssa Mages, CVT, FVTE, VTES, discusses catheter selection, common placement mistakes, and how preparation and hands-on practice can help veterinary technicians build confidence and improve patient care.
Feature|Articles|August 12, 2025
Sneak peek at Fetch Kansas City 2025
Author(s)Caitlin McCafferty, Content Producer
From wet labs to a women’s symposium, check out all that Fetch Kansas City has to offer
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We’re officially less than 2 weeks away from Fetch Kansas City! The dvm360 team can’t wait to welcome attendees and faculty for a weekend of learning, networking, and fun. From keynote addresses to our first-ever Women’s Symposium, there’s a lot to see and do, so we condensed the highlights into this exclusive preview just for readers.
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