Veterinary Oncologist

Veterinary Oncologist – Small Animal

The Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Oncologist to lead and grow our Oncology service in a thriving, privately owned multidisciplinary specialty and emergency hospital on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Residents completing an Oncology residency are encouraged to apply, and we welcome the opportunity to support the transition from residency to specialty practice.

This is a rare opportunity to develop a high-impact specialty service with clinical autonomy, strong referral demand, and future ownership potential.

The Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch is a privately owned, 18,500-square-foot specialty and emergency hospital located one hour south of Tampa and minutes from Sarasota and Bradenton.

While oncology services exist locally, demand remains high, giving the incoming specialist the opportunity to quickly build a robust, referral-driven caseload across more than six counties.

• CT, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Mechanical ventilation and high-flow nasal oxygen therapy
• In-house animal blood bank
• Advanced diagnostic capabilities for cancer staging, including imaging and minimally invasive procedures

• Critical Care
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Cardiology
• Surgery
• Ophthalmology

You will play a central role in advancing specialty care in the region while working alongside a highly skilled and supportive team of specialists.

Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance:

• Part-time or full-time
• 3–5 days per week

Ready to leave corporate medicine? VMC offers contract buyout assistance for qualified specialists seeking the autonomy and opportunity of a privately owned practice.

• - Competitive base salary plus production
• - No negative accrual
• - Signing bonus and relocation assistance
• - 100% employer-covered health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• - Simple IRA with employer matching
• - Paid vacation and holidays
• - Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• - Professional dues and licensure covered
• - AVMA malpractice insurance
• - Uniform allowance
• - Access to advanced equipment and collaborative specialty support

• - Clinical autonomy
• - Direct access to hospital leadership
• - Flexibility to shape and grow your service
• - Potential future ownership opportunities

We are a privately owned, veterinarian-led hospital committed to supporting our doctors and staff while providing exceptional patient care. You will have the resources, experienced support staff, and autonomy needed to practice high-quality medicine. Hospital owner Dr. Wendy Ellis has served the Bradenton–Sarasota community for over 20 years and remains deeply committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative workplace culture. We understand that compensation, schedule, and professional goals are key considerations when exploring a new opportunity and welcome confidential conversations prior to a formal interview.

DVM

DACVIM (oncology) or residency trained