Oncologist

Cladda Veterinary Emergency Team • Fredericksburg, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Cladda is seeking a board-certified (or board-eligible) Veterinary Oncologist to join our specialty team. This is a chance to build and shape an oncology service within a supportive, well-equipped emergency and specialty hospital — working alongside emergency clinicians and other specialty services to deliver high-quality, coordinated cancer care.

Requirements

• DVM/VMD (or equivalent) with completion of an accredited medical oncology residency
• Board certification with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Oncology specialty (DACVIM-Oncology) preferred; board-eligible candidates encouraged to apply
• Strong clinical, communication, and collaborative skills
• A team-oriented approach and interest in helping grow a new or developing specialty service
• Active or eligible veterinary license in Virginia

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of oncology patients, including diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning for solid tumors and hematologic malignancies
• Administer and oversee chemotherapy protocols, and coordinate with surgery, internal medicine, and radiology on multimodal treatment plans
• Perform and interpret relevant diagnostics (cytology, biopsy planning, staging imaging)
• Collaborate closely with our emergency team on shared and transferred cases
• Build and mentor a technical support team dedicated to oncology, including chemotherapy safety protocols
• Serve as a resource for referring veterinarians and support client communication around diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options
• Contribute to case rounds, mentorship of emergency clinicians, and ongoing development of hospital protocols

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Support to build a specialty service with input into equipment, protocols, and team structure
• Access to a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital infrastructure, including advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Relocation assistance available
• Full benefits package (health insurance, dental, vision, STD, LTD, 4 weeks PTO, generous CE allowance, license/dues reimbursement, retirement plan with match — further details shared during the interview process)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior