Veterinary Medical Oncologist
About The Position
Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is seeking an experienced, board-certified veterinary oncologist to build and develop its oncology service at a new specialty hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington. The oncologist will have support from the hospital’s existing specialties, including surgery and internal medicine, and its 24-hour emergency service. The role offers the opportunity to shape the service and contribute to the hospital’s culture and development. The oncologist will work in a new oncology suite with a hood room connected to the treatment area and can select instrumentation and tools for the service. The 21,000-square-foot hospital includes a dedicated ICU with long-term mechanical ventilation, an in-house laboratory, 128-slice CT, MRI, ultrasound, an in-house blood bank and component therapy, I-131 therapy, minimally invasive surgery, flexible and rigid endoscopy, and fluoroscopy. The hospital describes itself as progressive, inclusive, collaborative, and committed to compassionate care, teamwork, learning, and work-life balance. Team members can also participate in the hospital’s partnership with World Vets, which sends doctors and support staff abroad to help animals and support programs that promote healthy relationships between people and animals.
Requirements
- Board-certified veterinary oncologist.
- Experience as a veterinary oncologist.
Nice To Haves
- A vision for expanding the hospital’s core values and vision.
- A commitment to compassionate care, teamwork, and inclusivity.
Responsibilities
- Build and develop the hospital’s oncology service.
- Contribute to the culture and development of the hospital.
- Provide veterinary oncology care in collaboration with existing specialties and the 24-hour emergency service.
- Foster compassionate care, teamwork, and inclusivity.
Benefits
- Generous salary plus bonus or production/salary compensation without negative accrual.
- Potential additional bonuses as the department grows and thrives.
- Relocation bonus.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
- License reimbursement.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Substantial paid time off.
- Personal pet discount.
- Flexible schedule.
- AVMA membership and PLIT insurance.
- Access to veterinary social worker services.
- Opportunity to participate in World Vets trips.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
