Veterinary Medical Oncologist

Job Description

• Competitive compensation / Sign-on Bonus / Relocation Assistance
• Full-Time opportunity in Central Point, Oregon
• Schedule:
  
  FT

Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (SOVSC) is a regional specialty and emergency referral center serving pets and families throughout Southern Oregon and Northern California. Our hospital brings Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Dermatology, Oncology, and Urgent Care together with a highly trained support team, creating an environment where specialists can collaborate closely on complex cases and provide comprehensive patient care.

At SOVSC, our culture emphasizes continuous learning, growth, and innovation while maintaining an atmosphere of respect, support, and fun. You'll join a team of dedicated veterinarians and support professionals who are committed to exceptional medicine, compassionate patient care, and the continued growth of specialty veterinary medicine in the region.

For a Medical Oncologist, SOVSC offers the opportunity to manage a diverse referral caseload with access to advanced diagnostics, surgery, emergency and critical care, and a highly trained support team. Our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, CT, multiple surgical suites, a dedicated orthopedic suite, an onsite pharmacy, a comprehensive in-house laboratory, and an internal blood donation program.

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll also have access to a large network of specialists for collaboration, mentorship, continuing education, and professional development.

Located in Central Point in the heart of Oregon's Rogue Valley, SOVSC offers an exceptional combination of professional opportunity and outdoor lifestyle. The region is a nature lover's paradise, with hiking, mountain biking, running, camping, fishing, whitewater rafting, skiing, and snowboarding all close to home. Southern Oregon also offers outstanding wineries and cultural experiences, including the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Britt Music Festival, while the Oregon Coast and Northern California redwoods are an easy weekend adventure.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid professional licensing and membership support
• Professional liability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Dedicated, highly trained support team
• Access to the broader Ethos Veterinary Health specialist network
• Opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and leadership development

• Manage a diverse and complex oncology caseload in collaboration with the hospital's multidisciplinary specialty team
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans for patients with a variety of malignancies
• Oversee chemotherapy protocols and provide thoughtful, individualized recommendations based on each patient's diagnosis, prognosis, and quality-of-life considerations
• Collaborate closely with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency & Critical Care, Dermatology, and other specialty teams on complex cancer cases
• Utilize advanced diagnostic capabilities, including CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, and comprehensive in-house laboratory services, to support oncology workups and treatment planning
• Coordinate comprehensive cancer care from initial diagnosis through treatment, monitoring, and follow-up
• Collaborate with the hospital's surgical team on patients requiring oncologic procedures
• Work closely with Emergency and Critical Care teams when caring for medically compromised or hospitalized oncology patients
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding cancer diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and ongoing care
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and serve as a trusted oncology resource for the Southern Oregon and surrounding veterinary community
• Mentor technicians and support staff involved in chemotherapy administration, patient monitoring, and oncology case management
• Help grow and develop the Medical Oncology service in alignment with hospital and community needs
• Pursue continuing education and…