The Job Opportunity:
A well-established specialty oncology practice is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Medical Oncologist to join its collaborative specialty team.

For more than 15 years, the organization has provided advanced oncology care to companion animals through a multidisciplinary model that includes medical oncology, radiation oncology, advanced diagnostic imaging, and specialized oncology support.

This opportunity is ideal for an Oncologist who values evidence-based medicine, multidisciplinary case management, compassionate communication, and continued professional development. The incoming specialist will work alongside an experienced team of oncology professionals while benefiting from opportunities for consultation, mentorship, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.

The position is structured around a four-day workweek with no routine weekend or emergency hospital responsibilities, supporting a sustainable specialty career and healthy work-life balance.

Practice Information:
This established specialty organization has provided advanced veterinary oncology care for more than 15 years and maintains multiple locations dedicated to medical and radiation oncology.

The hospital offers a modern oncology environment with advanced resources designed specifically for the diagnosis, staging, treatment, and monitoring of patients with cancer.

Specialized facilities and technology include:

• Dedicated Medical Oncology suite
• Negative-pressure chemotherapy compounding room
• Multiple dedicated consultation rooms
• Fear Free-designed treatment and patient housing areas
• Dedicated Radiation Oncology and Diagnostic Imaging suite
• Linear accelerator
• Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) capabilities
• Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) capabilities
• Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT) capabilities
• Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) capabilities
• CT scanner
• Digital radiography
• In-house laboratory capabilities
• Digital cytology

The clinical team includes experienced oncology specialists and highly trained veterinary support professionals. The support team includes an Oncology Veterinary Technician Specialist, as well as Fear Free-certified veterinary technicians and assistants.

This advanced support structure allows specialists to focus on complex oncology case management while providing thoughtful, compassionate care to patients and their families.

The practice emphasizes:

• Evidence-based oncology
• Multidisciplinary case management
• Advanced cancer diagnostics and staging
• Individualized treatment planning
• Compassionate patient care
• Fear Free principles
• Quality-of-life considerations
• Collaborative clinical decision-making
• Continuing education
• Mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Professional development
• Sustainable specialty careers
• Healthy work-life balance

Role Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients referred for suspected or confirmed neoplastic disease
• Develop individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
• Perform comprehensive cancer staging and diagnostic evaluation
• Interpret laboratory, imaging, cytology, pathology, and other diagnostic findings
• Develop and administer appropriate chemotherapy and medical oncology protocols
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and adjust therapeutic plans when clinically indicated
• Evaluate treatment response, disease progression, adverse effects, and quality of life
• Provide supportive and palliative care recommendations when appropriate
• Collaborate with Radiation Oncology regarding multimodal treatment strategies
• Incorporate CT and other diagnostic imaging into cancer staging and treatment planning when appropriate
• Coordinate additional specialty consultation when clinically indicated
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions
• Work closely with an Oncology Veterinary Technician Specialist and experienced oncology support professionals
• Follow appropriate chemotherapy preparation, administration, handling, and safety protocols
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, potential adverse effects, and expected outcomes clearly and compassionately with clients
• Help clients navigate complex treatment decisions with empathy and transparency
• Maintain communication with referring veterinarians throughout diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records
• Support Fear Free approaches to patient handling and hospitalization
• Mentor veterinary technicians, assistants, trainees, and other veterinary professionals
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Contribute to the continued advancement of oncology protocols and standards of care
• Support a collaborative, respectful, and academically engaging specialty environment

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree
• Completion of an approved Medical Oncology residency
• Board certification or board eligibility through the appropriate veterinary oncology specialty college
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Eligibility for applicable controlled-substance registrations
• Advanced training in veterinary medical oncology
• Strong knowledge of cancer biology, staging, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, supportive care, and oncology treatment protocols
• Strong clinical reasoning and case-management skills
• Commitment to evidence-based oncology
• Understanding of chemotherapy safety and handling standards
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Radiation Oncology and other specialty services
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and quality-of-life considerations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex diagnoses and treatment decisions compassionately with clients
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Interest in mentorship, teaching, and clinical knowledge sharing
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Four-day workweek with no routine weekend or emergency hospital responsibilities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Dedicated continuing education time
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional development resources
• Veterinary license and controlled-substance registration reimbursement
• Professional association and specialty membership support
• Professional liability insurance
• Veterinary clinical reference resources
• Access to professional medical publications and educational resources
• Life insurance options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance and mental health resources
• Fertility and family-building support
• Pet care benefits or veterinary service discounts
• Relocation, sign-on, or other employment incentives when applicable
• Additional benefits based on eligibility

This opportunity combines a highly specialized oncology environment with access to medical and radiation oncology, a dedicated chemotherapy suite with negative-pressure compounding capabilities, Fear Free-designed patient areas, advanced radiation therapy technology, CT, digital radiography, digital cytology, and in-house laboratory resources. An experienced specialty team, including advanced oncology nursing support, provides a strong environment for evidence-based cancer care, multidisciplinary collaboration, continued professional development, and a sustainable long-term specialty career.

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