The Job Opportunity:
A well-established emergency and specialty referral hospital is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Medical Oncologist to join its growing multidisciplinary team.

This opportunity is ideal for an Oncologist who is passionate about providing compassionate, individualized cancer care while collaborating closely with specialists, emergency clinicians, and skilled veterinary support professionals. The incoming Oncologist will have the opportunity to help expand the Oncology service while managing a diverse referral caseload within a supportive specialty environment.

The hospital emphasizes evidence-based medicine, thoughtful clinical decision-making, compassionate communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continued professional development. Specialists are encouraged to pursue individual clinical interests, contribute to service development, and participate in mentorship and education throughout the hospital.

The hospital’s established referral relationships and multidisciplinary structure provide a strong foundation for an Oncologist interested in developing meaningful relationships with clients and referring veterinarians while helping patients and families navigate complex cancer diagnoses and treatment decisions.

Practice Information:
This established emergency and specialty referral hospital has provided advanced veterinary care for more than two decades and maintains strong relationships with its referring veterinary community.

The hospital’s multidisciplinary specialty environment includes:

• Medical Oncology
• Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Ophthalmology
• Neurology
• Emergency and Critical Care
• Additional specialty and referral services

The Oncology service is supported by modern specialty facilities, state-of-the-art medical technology, advanced diagnostic resources, and access to multidisciplinary specialty consultation.

The hospital’s collaborative model allows the Medical Oncologist to work directly with surgeons, internists, neurologists, ophthalmologists, emergency clinicians, critical care professionals, and other specialists when developing comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex oncologic conditions.

The hospital maintains a strong commitment to:

• Evidence-based oncology and specialty medicine
• Individualized cancer treatment planning
• Compassionate, patient-centered care
• Multidisciplinary case management
• Strong relationships with referring veterinarians
• Continuing education
• Mentorship and clinical development
• Professional well-being
• Sustainable veterinary careers

Role Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients referred for suspected or confirmed neoplastic disease
• Develop individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
• Stage and manage a broad range of oncologic diseases
• Develop medical oncology treatment protocols appropriate to each patient’s diagnosis and clinical needs
• Administer and oversee chemotherapy and other medical oncology treatments appropriate to specialty training
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and adjust therapeutic plans based on response, tolerance, and quality-of-life considerations
• Provide supportive and palliative care recommendations when appropriate
• Coordinate advanced diagnostic testing and imaging as clinically indicated
• Collaborate with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Emergency and Critical Care, and other specialty services
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning for complex cancer patients
• Provide oncology consultation for hospitalized and emergency patients when appropriate
• Utilize advanced diagnostic and therapeutic hospital resources
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, expected outcomes, potential adverse effects, prognosis, and quality-of-life considerations clearly and compassionately with clients
• Support clients and families throughout difficult treatment decisions
• Maintain communication with referring veterinarians to support continuity of care
• Develop strong relationships with the referring veterinary community
• Maintain complete and timely medical records
• Work collaboratively with veterinary technicians and oncology support professionals
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions
• Mentor veterinary technicians, veterinarians, and other clinical team members when appropriate
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Oncology service
• Participate in continuing education and pursue individual areas of professional interest

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 knowledge of veterinary medical oncology
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to develop individualized oncology treatment plans
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high standards of patient care
• Strong focus on patient comfort and quality of life
• Ability to work effectively within a dynamic emergency and specialty environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Compassionate approach to sensitive client conversations and complex treatment decisions
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Interest in multidisciplinary case management
• Leadership mindset that supports and empowers veterinary support professionals
• Interest in teaching, mentorship, and team development
• Commitment to continuing education and professional growth

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible spending and health savings account options
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Professional liability insurance
• Veterinary license and controlled-substance registration reimbursement
• Professional association and specialty membership support
• Veterinary clinical reference resources
• Access to scientific and medical publications
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability options
• Life insurance options
• Employee assistance and mental health resources
• Fertility and family-building support
• Pet care benefits or veterinary service discounts
• Digital wellness resources
• Relocation and other employment incentives when applicable
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Mentorship and teaching opportunities

This position provides the opportunity to practice advanced Medical Oncology within a collaborative emergency and specialty referral environmentsupported by experienced clinicians and skilled veterinary professionals. Access to state-of-the-art technology, advanced diagnostics, multidisciplinary specialty consultation, and an established referral networkcreates a strong environment for individualized cancer care, complex case management, continued learning, and long-term professional development.

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