Small Animal Boarded Oncologist
Alliance Animal Health•Village of Orchard Park, NY
•$175,000 - $225,000•Onsite
About The Position
Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center (OPVMC) is seeking a full-time or part-time Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Oncologist to join our collaborative Emergency and Specialty team. This is an exciting opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, clients, and referring veterinarians while providing advanced cancer care in a multidisciplinary specialty environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based oncology services and thrives in a collaborative setting where patient care, innovation, and professional growth are highly valued.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school.
- Board Certification in Oncology (ACVIM) or completion of an Oncology Residency with intent to pursue board certification.
- Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in the State of New York.
- Experience with diagnostic imaging interpretation, cytology, cancer staging, and chemotherapy protocol development.
- Previous experience in a specialty referral setting.
- Interest in expanding and developing oncology services.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive oncologic care, including diagnostics, staging, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
- Perform cytologic evaluations, interpret diagnostic imaging, and develop individualized chemotherapy and rescue protocols.
- Diagnose and manage a wide variety of oncologic conditions using evidence-based medicine and current treatment standards.
- Collaborate closely with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency, Radiology, and other specialty services to provide integrated, multidisciplinary patient care.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognoses, and quality-of-life considerations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with referring veterinarians throughout the region.
- Offer palliative care guidance and end-of-life counseling when appropriate, ensuring compassionate support for patients and families.
- Contribute to the continued development and growth of the oncology service, including protocols, referral relationships, and patient care initiatives.
- Participate in case rounds, continuing education opportunities, mentorship activities, and hospital-wide clinical improvement programs.
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical records utilizing EzyVet and Smart Flow.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with production opportunities
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education allowance
- Dedicated CE time
- Professional dues reimbursement
- Licensing reimbursement
- DEA reimbursement
- Paid AVMA memberships
- Paid specialty organization memberships
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
