Veterinary Medical Oncologist

Why Join AVETS

At AVETS, you'll join a highly collaborative specialty and emergency hospital where advanced medicine, teamwork, and compassionate care come together to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients and families. We are seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Medical Oncologist who is passionate about building meaningful client relationships, collaborating across specialties, and delivering advanced cancer care in a progressive referral environment.

About the Role

Deliver advanced oncology care to patients with a wide range of cancer diagnoses, developing individualized treatment plans focused on quality of life, clinical outcomes, and compassionate patient care. Manage oncology cases in close collaboration with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care, and other specialty services to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care. Oversee chemotherapy protocols and support the safe delivery of oncology treatments while ensuring compliance with USP 800 safety standards. Utilize advanced hospital resources including CT, MRI, ultrasound, endoscopy, and specialty support services to guide diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and ongoing patient management. Support daily client communication, including treatment updates, prescription refills, follow-up discussions, and timely triage of questions throughout the patient's treatment journey. Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through collaborative case management, consultation, and proactive communication. Guide pet owners through complex diagnoses and treatment decisions with empathy, transparency, and confidence. Mentor chemotherapy-trained technicians, assistants, and support staff while fostering a culture of teamwork, learning, and clinical excellence. Pursue opportunities to expand your expertise through ultrasound training, electrochemotherapy (ECT) training, clinical trial coordination, and other emerging areas of veterinary oncology. Contribute to the continued growth and development of Oncology services while strengthening the collaborative specialty culture that defines AVETS.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Medical Oncology (DACVIM-Oncology) or Residency Trained in Medical Oncology.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Pay

The anticipated starting base salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $200,000 to $230,000 per year. In Your Day-to-day, You Will...

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Hospital-wide bonus program
• Professional growth opportunities

Contact

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Jennifer Harper at jennifer.harper@ethosvet.com.