The Job Opportunity:
An established AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Medical Oncologist to join its collaborative specialty team. Both full-time and part-time opportunities may be considered.
This opportunity is ideal for an Oncologist who values evidence-based medicine, clinical autonomy, multidisciplinary collaboration, and thoughtful relationships with clients and their pets. The hospital brings together Oncology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Emergency Medicine, and general veterinary care, providing opportunities for coordinated management of patients with complex oncologic conditions. The Medical Oncologist will have access to advanced diagnostic resources including CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, therapeutic laser, and comprehensive in-house laboratory capabilities.
Professional development and shared learning are important parts of the hospital culture. The incoming Oncologist will have opportunities to participate in clinical studies, collaborative case discussions, mentorship, and broader oncology-focused professional initiatives while continuing to develop their own clinical interests.
Practice Information:
This established AAHA-accredited hospital provides emergency, specialty, and general veterinary medicine within a well-equipped clinical environment. The hospital provides an environment where a Medical Oncologist can combine clinical autonomy, advanced diagnostics, multidisciplinary collaboration, compassionate cancer care, teaching, and continued professional development while helping patients and their families navigate complex oncology diagnoses.
Specialty and clinical services include:
- Medical Oncology
- Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Radiology
- Emergency Medicine
- General veterinary medicine
- Comprehensive hospitalized patient care
Advanced clinical resources include:
- CT
- Ultrasound
- Digital radiography
- Endoscopy
- Therapeutic laser
- Comprehensive in-house laboratory
- Advanced diagnostic capabilities
- Experienced veterinary and technical support teams
- Access to consultation and collaboration with specialists across multiple disciplines
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based oncology care
- Evaluate patients with suspected or confirmed cancer diagnoses
- Develop individualized diagnostic, staging, treatment, and monitoring plans
- Provide medical oncology treatment appropriate to each patient’s diagnosis and needs
- Manage treatment-related side effects and supportive care
- Utilize CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, and laboratory diagnosticswhen clinically appropriate
- Collaborate closely with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Emergency Medicine, and other veterinary professionals
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning for complex oncology patients
- Coordinate hospitalization and supportive care when appropriate
- Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, quality of life, and ongoing care
- Maintain collaborative relationships with referring veterinarians
- Work closely with veterinary technicians and other clinical support professionals
- Provide consultation and clinical guidance to veterinary colleagues
- Participate in case discussions, teaching, and shared clinical learning
- Contribute to mentorship and professional development within the hospital
- Maintain thorough and accurate medical records
- Pursue continuing education and specialty development
- Participate in clinical studies and oncology-focused professional initiatives when interested
- Help support the continued development of the hospital’s Oncology service
- Support the hospital’s AAHA standards and commitment to medical quality
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
- Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
- Diplomate board certification in Veterinary Oncology or completion of an Oncology residency
- Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based oncology medicine
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to cancer care
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to guide families through complex and emotionally difficult medical decisions with empathy
- Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary case management
- Interest in teaching, mentorship, and shared clinical learning
- Interest in continued specialty and professional development
- Commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time away from work
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid continuing education opportunities
- Specialty-focused professional development
- Multidisciplinary case collaboration
- Teaching and mentorship opportunities
- Access to advanced diagnostic technology
- Opportunities to participate in clinical studies and oncology-focused professional initiatives
- Opportunities to help develop and strengthen the Oncology service
- Professional liability coverage
- Wellness and mental health resources
- Employee pet care benefits
- Additional professional and personal benefits
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