Medical Oncologist

Virginia Tech•Roanoke, VA

22h•$150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical or tenure-track Medical Oncology position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The final track will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and preferences. The position is based at the Animal Cancer Care & Research Center (ACCRC) in Roanoke, Virginia, and offers the opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary oncology team that includes a medical oncology hospitalist, two radiation oncologists, a surgical oncologist, and specialty interns. The ACCRC is a small-animal cancer research hospital focused on comprehensive, compassionate cancer care, research, and education. Its facilities include a USP800-compliant chemotherapy suite; 64-slice CT scanner; digital radiography; ultrasonography; three operating rooms; a Varian Edge linear accelerator; small-animal PET/CT and PET/MRI; and a Siemens Magnetom Prisma 3T MRI planned for clinical use. The center is located on the Carilion medical campus alongside the Human Cancer Care Center, creating opportunities for collaboration and translational research. The successful candidate will help develop the clinical service, deliver patient care and teaching, consult with referring veterinarians, and participate in college and faculty activities. Collaborative and translational research is also part of the role, with the research contribution varying according to the candidate’s interests and qualifications. The percentage of time allocated to clinical service, teaching, and research is negotiable. The anticipated start date is negotiable. Review of applications begins September 15, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. The appointment is regular and exempt from overtime. The position is listed at 40+ hours per week. Salary starts at $150,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

DVM or equivalent foreign degree by the date of hire.
Completion of an approved ACVIM-ECVIM-CA Oncology residency program by the date of hire.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Eligibility for a Virginia faculty veterinary license by the date of hire.
Successful completion of a criminal conviction check.

Nice To Haves

Diplomate status with ACVIM (oncology) or ECVIM-CA.
Experience in clinical or translational research.
Demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Grow the clinical service, emphasizing integrated medical, surgical, and radiation oncology care.
Consult with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg and outside referring veterinarians.
Participate in college continuing education programs and faculty governance activities.
Maintain excellence in patient management, client service, and clinical teaching.
Provide didactic and clinical instruction to DVM students, interns, residents, and graduate students.
Engage in collaborative and translational research involving veterinary and human medical professionals; research responsibilities vary according to the candidate’s interests and qualifications.

Benefits

Generous institutional retirement contributions.
Signing bonus.
Student loan payment support.
Paid moving expenses.
Generous start-up and professional development funding.
24 days of leave per year, with carryover of up to 288 hours per year.
Twenty-six weeks (1,040 hours) of personal sick leave upon hire; ten days may be used for family sick leave.
Paid parental leave of 320 hours for birth, adoption, foster, or custodial placement of a child, subject to the stated eligibility and timing conditions.
Sponsorship of an application for a permanent residency card is available.
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