Past Events from July 26 – August 24th, 2025 – Dr. Marty Becker

Upcoming Events

Québec Veterinary Congress 2016

Centre des congrès 1000 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, Ville de Québec, Québec, Canada

Dr. Becker will be speaking at the Québec Veterinary Congress 2016, presented by L'Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec.

Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference 2016

Atlantic City Convention Center Atlantic City, NJ, United States

Dr. Becker will be speaking about Fear Free veterinary practice at the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference in Atlantic City, NJ, on Oct. 20, 2016. More info at www.acvc.org.

MNVPMN meeting in Bloomington, Minn.

Dr. Becker will be speaking about Fear Free practice at the Minnesota Veterinary Practice Managers Network meeting in Bloomington, Minn., on Oct. 28, with a "Meet and Greet" the evening before.

Day-long Fear Free CE session in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Joe's BBQ 6175 E 61st St., Tulsa, OK, United States

Dr. Becker will be presenting a day-long series on Fear Free veterinary practice on Sunday, Dec. 4, in Tulsa, Okla. Registration will open at 12:15 PM, and the presentation will run from 1-4 PM. Three hours of state CE will be given. The event is open to all veterinary team members. Please RSVP to Courtney […]

CVC San Diego, CA

Unnamed Venue CA, United States

Dr. Becker will be speaking on Fear-Free veterinary practice at CVC San Diego, California, Dec. 8-11, 2016. He will be presenting: Fear Free practice - With it you'll thrive. Without it, you may not survive. Apples & Oranges - Significant differences between Fear Free and "fearful" practices. The Top 10 Ways To Get Started With Fear […]

NAVC Conference 2017

Dr. Becker will be speaking on a variety of topics at the 2017 North American Veterinary Community Conference in Orlando, Florida.

2017 Western Veterinary Conference

Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, NV, United States

Dr. Becker will be presenting at WVC, including a session on "Using sedation without hesitation in a Fear FreeSM practice" as one of Zoetis' "Patients, Procedures and Protocols: The Experts’ Perspectives" symposia on Wednesday, March 8.

Dallas, Tex., Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium. 6 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), Jonathan Bloom, DVM and Steve Dale, CABC. Learn more.

Global Pet Expo 2017

Dr. Becker will be speaking on Fear Free at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Fla.

Phoenix, Ariz., Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium. 6 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Gary Landsberg, DVM, DACVB, DECAWBM, Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), Kathryn Primm, DVM and Steve Dale, CABC. Learn more.

Indianapolis, Ind., Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium. 6 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Gary Landsberg, DVM, DACVB, DECAWBM, Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), Natalie Marks, DVM and Louise Dunn. Learn more.

CVC Virginia Beach 2017

Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Dr. Becker will be presenting a full day of new and exclusive Fear FreeSM sessions at all three CVC locations in 2017.

Atlanta Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium. 6 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), Natalie Marks, DVM and Fritz Wood, CPA. Learn more.

Parade of Paws benefit for Spokane Humane Society

Dr. Becker will appear at the Parade of Paws, a a fun-packed 2 or 4 mile walk and day of fun that helps ensure that the unwanted and abandoned animals at the Spokane Humane Society will have a safe, secure and sanitary place to stay with food, water, and veterinary care.  

AVMA Conference 2017

Indianapolis, IN, United States

Dr. Becker will be speaking on behalf of the American Association of Human Animal Bond Veterinarians on the topic of burnout at the 2017 AVMA Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 21-25, 2017.

Portland, Ore., Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium. 6 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), John Talmadge, DVM and Louise Dunn. Learn more.

Lexington, Ky.: Making A Difference Now Pet Conference

Dr. Becker will be the keynote speaker, presenting on "The Power of Love" during luncheon as well as on "Transforming Veterinary Practice, Shelter Medicine, and Animal Services with Fear Free Care." Learn more.

Denver, Colo., Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium. 6 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Gary Landsberg, DVM, DACVB, DECAWBM, Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), John Talmadge, DVM and Fritz Wood, CPA. Learn more.

The CVC 2017 Kansas City

Kansas City, MO, United States

Dr. Becker will be presenting a full day of new and exclusive Fear FreeSM sessions at all three CVC locations in 2017.

Philadelphia, Penn., Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium. 6 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), Jonathan Bloom, DVM and Fritz Wood, CPA. Learn more.

Columbus, Ohio, Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium. 6 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), John Talmadge, DVM and Louise Dunn. Learn more.

Chicago Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium. 6 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Gary Landsberg, DVM, DACVB, DECAWBM, Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), Natalie Marks, DVM and Steve Dale, CABC. Learn more.

Charlotte, N.C., Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium. 6 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Gary Landsberg, DVM, DACVB, DECAWBM, Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), Kathryn Primm, DVM and Steve Dale, CABC. Learn more.

VMX Veterinary Meeting & Expo: Orlando, Florida

Fear Free will be at the 2018 VMX with a booth and two days of Fear Free content by Dr. Marty Becker, DVM, Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS, Louise S. Dunn, Fritz Wood, Dr. Jonathan Bloom, DVM, Steve Dale, Temple Grandin, Dr. Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVA, UTCVM, Dr. Jan Bellows, DVM, Dr. Kendal […]

Fear Free Symposium: Salt Lake City, Utah

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium with NAVTA. 7 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Monique Feyrecilde, LVT, VTS (Behavior), Dr. Jonathan Bloom, DVM, Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (anesthesia & analgesia) and Dr. Julie Reck, DVM.

Global Pet Expo 2018

Orlando, Florida

Dr. Becker will be speaking on Fear Free at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Fla.

Fear Free Symposium: San Diego, California

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium with NAVTA. 7 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Monique Feyrecilde, LVT, VTS (Behavior), Dr. Jonathan Bloom, DVM, Dr. Natalie Marks, DVM, and Joanne Graham, CVPM, SHRM-CP, CCFP.

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine Spring Conference

Dr. Becker will be presenting at the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine Spring Conference in Pullman, Wash. If you have any questions about the Spring Conference, contact the CVME Office at 509-335-1198 or CVME@vetmed.wsu.edu.

Fear Free Jersey City Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium with NAVTA. 7 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), Dr. Kathryn Primm, DVM, Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (anesthesia and analgesia) and Dr. Julie Reck, DVM.

Fetch East: Virginia Beach, Virginia

Fear Free will be at Fetch (formerly the CVC) in our booth as well as our sponsorship of multiple tracks. Please check back for more details, and find more information here.

Minneapolis Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium with NAVTA. 7 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), Dr. Jonathan Bloom, DVM, Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (anesthesia and analgesia) and Joanne Graham, CVPM, SHRM-CP, CCFP.

Boston Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium with NAVTA. 7 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), Dr. Natalie Marks, DVM, Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (anesthesia and analgesia) and Joanne Graham, CVPM, SHRM-CP, CCFP.

DogFest North Idaho

Forrest Bird Charter School 614 S Madison Ave, Sandpoint, ID, United States

Please join Dr. Becker at DogFest North Idaho on July 28 in Sandpoint, Idaho, to celebrate the community of people and dogs who make it possible for Canine Companions to place assistance dogs with children, adults, and veterans free of charge. These highly trained assistance dogs make a profound impact through the jobs they do, […]

Nashville Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium with NAVTA. 7 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), Dr. Kathryn Primm, DVM, Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (anesthesia and analgesia) and Dr. Julie Reck, DVM.

Fetch Central: Kansas City, Missouri

Dr. Becker and Fear Free will be at Fetch in our booth as well as our sponsorship of multiple tracks. Find more information here.

Raleigh, NC, Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed workshop presented by Fear Free and NAVTA. 7 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Monique Feyrecilde, Dr. Natalie Marks, Heidi Reuss-Lamky, and Joanne Graham. More info here.

Vet Alliance in Toronto, Canada

Dr. Becker will be presenting CE at the Veterinary Alliance in Toronto, Canada, Sept. 17-18, 2018. For information, email Kim Irvine at Kim@vetalliance.ca.

Applebrook Veterinary Hospital open house in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Dr. Becker will be appearing at the Applebrook Veterinary Hospital open house in Chattanooga, Tenn. The hospital has just been redesigned to fully embrace Fear Free principles to veterinary care, and is owned by the first Fear Free Certified veterinarian, Dr. Kathryn Primm.

‘Getting to the Goal’ animal sheltering conference in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Dr. Becker will be presenting the keynote address at the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance's "Getting to the Goal" Conference, held in conjuction with Best Friends Animal Society's Midwestern Leadership Summit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Sept. 27-28, 2018. He will be leading off a two-day Fear Free track looking at the emotional well-being of pets in animal […]

Atlanta Fear Free Symposium 2018

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium with NAVTA. 7 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Debbie Martin, LVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), Dr. Kathryn Primm, DVM, Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, V

65th Annual Hawaii VMA Meeting

Dr. Becker will be presenting three hours of CE on Fear Free for veteriarians and three hours for veterinary technicians at the 65th Annual Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association Meeting Nov. 8-11, 2018. For more information, visit http://hawaiivetmed.org/2018conference/.

Portland Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium with NAVTA. 7 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Monique Feyrecilde, LVT, VTS (Behavior), Dr. Jonathan Bloom, DVM, Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (anesthesia & analgesia) and Joanne Graham, CVPM, SHRM-CP, CCFP.

Denver Fear Free Symposium

Dr. Becker will be hosting a content-packed Fear Free symposium with NAVTA. 7 hours of RACE approved CE delivered by Fear Free experts Monique Feyrecilde, LVT, VTS (Behavior), Dr. Jonathan Bloom, DVM, Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (anesthesia & analgesia) and Joanne Graham, CVPM, SHRM-CP, CCFP.

Vet + Pet West in San Diego, Calif.

Dr. Becker will be presenting at the Vet + Pet West event in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 13-16, 2018. For more information.

Fetch West San Diego

Dr. Becker will be speaking at this conference. Get more information here.

Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Nev.

Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, NV, United States

In addition to speaking on Fear Free at WVC on Feb. 17, Dr. Becker will be presenting at the following:   Purina Symposium, Sunday, February 17, from 5:00-5:50 p.m. Human Animal Bond Veterinarians, February 18, from 5:00-5:50 p.m  

Global Pet Expo 2019 in Orlando, Fla.

Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL, United States

Dr. Becker will be at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, the world’s largest pet industry trade show, to scout out products that reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in pets or increase enrichment. Fear Free also has its annual awards ceremony center stage in the exhibit hall at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 22.

Northwest Pet Expo in Spokane, Wash.

Dr. Becker will give a keynote/center stage talk from 1-1:30 p.m. and will be at the VCA booth until 4 p.m.  Teresa Becker will be there as well, doing pet massage.

Animal Care Expo in New Orleans, La.

Dr. Becker will be joining Virox Animal Health at Animal Care Expo in New Orleans, the largest animal sheltering conference in the world.

CatCon, Pasadena, Calif.

Dr. Becker will appear at CatCon in Pasadena, Calif., on June 29-30, 2019.

CanWest in Banff, Alberta, Canada

Dr. Becker will be lecturing on Fear Free as part of the Fortieth Annual Conference and celebration of the Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association Meeting on Oct. 19 as well as at the CanWest Veterinary Conference Oct. 19-20.

New York Vet Show, New York City, N.Y.

Dr. Becker will be joining Virox Animal Health at the New York Vet Show Nov. 7-8, 2019, at the Javits Center in New York City, N.Y.

VMX, Orlando, Fla.

Dr. Becker will be presenting on “Exam Room Secrets Revealed” at VMX in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 20, 2020.

SAVMA 50th Anniversary Symposium, Ithaca, N.Y.

Dr. Becker will be presenting at the SAVMA 50th Anniversary Symposium at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, N.Y., March 14-15, 2020. His topic will be “Exam Room Secrets Revealed.”

HSVMA Webinar (online)

Dr. Becker will be presenting a webinar, "Fear Free: How to Do Well by Doing Good," for the HSVMA on April 15, 2020.

Webinar: Fear Free in Rehab Practice

Learn the protocols that create happy, calm pets, pet guardians and team members to ensure that painful patients don’t experience unnecessary fear, anxiety or stress in your care. A webinar with Dr. Becker.

International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Meeting

The International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Meeting, which was orginally scheduled for October in Tampa, has now moved online. It will happen Oct. 1 to 4, and Dr. Becker will give the keynote. For more information, visit www.IAAHPC.org.  

Fetch Virtual Conference

Dr. Becker will be presenting on Fear Free During the Pandemic at the Fetch Virtual Conference from DVM360.com.

The National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium

Dr. Becker will be giving the keynote at this online event. The National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium at Rowan University is one of America’s most important gatherings devoted to therapy dogs. The day-long conference brings together therapy dog handlers, health care experts, academics, those who want to get involved and people who simply love […]

Western Veterinary Conference 2022, Las Vegas

Visit me, along with the Fear Free team, at WVC to chat with us and check out the exclusive discounts and giveaways we will be offering in booth 800! You can check out the full Fear Free presentation schedule here.

Animal Care Expo 2022 in Orlando, Fla.

Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. Stop by the Fear Free booth to chat with us and check out the exclusive discounts we will be offering!

VMX Orlando

Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL, United States

Join me at the show of shows, the 2024 Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX). in sunny Orlando! This conference and expo is the largest conference and trade show in the United States featuring over 1,200 hours of continuing education, hands-on workshops, masterclasses, luncheons, and hundreds of exhibitors in the Expo Hall. Register today and visit […]

WVC Conference 2024 Las Vegas

Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, NV, United States

Join me at the 2024 Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) as we share how to vet differently! This conference and expo is among the largest veterinary medicine conferences and trade shows in the United States featuring over 850 hours of continuing education, 30 hands-on labs, and 400 exhibitors. Register today! Check out the Fear Free Behavior Track […]

Fetch 2024 Charlotte, NC

Charlotte Convention Center 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC, United States

Join me at Fetch 2024 in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina! I'll be attending all conference long including a keynote and breakout talks with the one and only Temple Grandin, Phd. Register here!

Victoria Stilwell 2024 Dog Behavior Conference

Featuring a world-class roster of elite presenters covering topics ranging from training and behavior to rescue/shelter work and the latest in behavioral and cognitive science, the Dog Behavior Conference (DBC) is a 3-day virtual event designed specifically for attendees seeking an inspirational learning experience and the opportunity to connect with and be inspired alongside a […]