Veterinary Medical Oncologist

About the Role

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is searching for an Oncologist to build a specialty service and contribute to the culture and development of the hospital. The role offers the opportunity to develop an oncology service of your choosing with support from existing specialties including surgery, internal medicine, and a fully operational 24-hour ER service.

About the Hospital

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists is a new specialty hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington, built with the vision of breaking the mold of veterinary medicine and prioritizing quality of life and work-life balance. The practice operates on core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Humility with an overarching "Do The Right Thing" philosophy. The hospital maintains a horizontal team structure where technical and support staff are valued as critical members of the team, reflected in a shared bonus structure provided to all support staff as the hospital grows.

The facility is a state-of-the-art 21,000 square foot hospital including a dedicated ICU with long-term mechanical ventilation, full in-house lab, 128-slice CT, MRI, ultrasound, in-house blood-bank and component therapy, I-131 therapy, minimally invasive surgery, flexible and rigid endoscopy, and fluoroscopy.

Oncology Suite

The position includes a brand new oncology suite with a hood room connected directly to the treatment area for ease of treatment and safety. As you develop your service, you will have the freedom to order and build your instrumentation and tool set according to your own preferences.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop the oncology specialty service
• Foster a hospital culture of compassionate care
• Promote teamwork and inclusivity
• Help expand the hospital's core values and vision

Qualifications

• Board-certified Oncologist
• Experience in the field

Benefits

• Generous salary plus bonus or pro/sal position without negative accrual
• Potential additional bonuses as the department grows and thrives
• Generous relocation bonus
• 401K with employer match
• Full medical/dental/vision insurance
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• License reimbursement and liberal CE allowance
• Substantial paid time off for work/life balance with no negative accrual
• Personal pet discount
• Flexible schedule
• AVMA membership and PLIT insurance
• Access to veterinary social worker services
• Opportunity to participate in World Vets trips around the globe

Location

Gig Harbor, Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula with mountains and Puget Sound nearby, and the Pacific Coast or desert a couple hours away. Downtown Seattle is a short drive or ferry trip away.

Please send your CV/resume to Ashleigh Peters at apeters@lakefieldvet.com. Inquiries will be treated with complete confidentiality.