Medical Oncologist

World Oncology Network; California, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

CE support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Pet perks: Doggy daycare discount

Job summary

Western Veterinary Center in Agoura Hills, CA is seeking a medical oncologist to lead our privately owned, clinician-led practice. This is more than a job; it's a chance to shape care, collaborate with a dedicated team, and deliver exceptional cancer treatment for companion animals.

You will join a tight-knit multidisciplinary group with in-house CT, upcoming MRI, and a commitment to compassionate client communication and evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified oncology is required.
• Active California veterinary license in good standing (or ability to obtain).
• 5+ years of clinical experience preferred; depth of skill valued over years.
• Genuine enthusiasm for client communication and team-based medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oncology care and treatment planning for oncology patients.
• Collaborate with ECC, surgery, and other specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Engage in referal communications and ongoing client education for cancer care.

Skills

Client communication

Team-based medicine

Collaboration

Education

DACVIM (Oncology)

California veterinary license

Job description

A RARE OPPORTUNITY IN PRIVATELY OWNED, CLINCIAN-LED PRACTICE

There are plenty of veterinary positions out there. This one is different. At Western Veterinary Center, we’re not looking for someone to fill a seat, we’re inviting a talented medical oncologist to step into a role where their voice genuinely matters, their expertise shapes the practice, and their patients receive the very best care this profession has to offer.

YOUR FUTURE COLLEAGUES

One of the most important things we can tell you about WVC is who you’ll be working alongside. Our team is small enough to feel like family, and experienced enough to truly elevate your practice. Currently on staff:

• Two board-certified criticalists with deep ECC expertise, ready to collaborate on oncologic emergencies and supportive care
• A board-certified surgeon, offering a natural collaborative partner for surgical oncology cases
• A board-certified cardiologist providing in-house consultation on cardiotoxicity and pre-treatment workup
• A nutritionist joining our team soon, and an Internal Medicine specialist search underway, rounding out a full specialty service built for collaboration on complex, multi-system cases

A COMMUNITY READY FOR ONCOLOGY

Agoura Hills sits at the heart of a thriving pet-owning community in the greater Los Angeles and Ventura County area, an area that is actively seeking accessible, high-quality specialty cancer care. Your caseload will develop organically from multiple strong sources:

• Direct transfers from local DVMs managing oncologic cases in real time
• Scheduled referrals from area general practitioners seeking specialist consultation, staging, and treatment planning
• In-hospital transfers from our own ECC and Surgery teams
• A community of pet owners who are engaged, educated, and invested in their animals’ health

This is an opportunity to build something meaningful in a region where you can make a real difference — and to do so with the full infrastructure of a modern specialty hospital supporting you from day one.

THE HOSPITAL

Our 15,000 sq ft facility was purpose-built for specialty medicine. You will not be working around limitations — you will be working with the tools you actually need:

• In-house CT for staging and treatment planning, with MRI arriving on-site by end of year 2026
• 5 state-of-the-art surgical suites
• 12 treatment stations and 12 consult rooms
• Central O, gas, and suction lines throughout
• Dedicated endoscopy and ultrasound suites
• Lecture hall for team education and case rounds

OUR PHILOSOPHY OF CARE

At WVC, we believe the client is part of the care team. Our clients aren’t obstacles to good medicine — they are partners in it. We look for team members who understand that clear, compassionate communication with pet owners isn’t separate from excellent clinical care; it is excellent clinical care. A cancer diagnosis is one of the hardest conversations a pet owner will ever have, and the specialist who thrives here will be someone who finds meaning in walking families through that journey with honesty and compassion, someone who understands that a client who feels truly heard is a client whose pet gets better outcomes.

Veterinary medicine is a team sport. The most skilled clinician in the world does their best work when they are surrounded by people they trust, supported by staff who are well-trained and motivated, and operating within a culture where no one is too proud to ask for help. That’s the environment we’ve built, and it’s the environment you’ll help sustain.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base Salary: $200,000 – $300,000, competitive with the LA County market (commensurate with experience)
• Schedule: 3–4 days per week; flexible structure, negotiable to your life
• CE Support: Paid continuing education + time off
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match
• PTO & Leave: Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Pet Perks: Free doggy daycare + employee discounts on hospital services
• Relocation: Open to discussion for the right candidate

LIFE IN AGOURA HILLS

Agoura Hills sits at the heart of one of Southern California’s most enviable lifestyles. Spend your mornings surfing or wine tasting along the Malibu coast, your afternoons hiking the trails of the Santa Monica Mountains, and your evenings at one of the acclaimed restaurants in nearby Calabasas or charming Westlake Village. Whether you’re drawn to the outdoors, the food scene, or simply the pace of a community that feels a world away from the city, you’ll find it all within minutes of your front door.

READY TO DEFINE YOUR PRACTICE?

If you are a compassionate, team-oriented medical oncologist who is energized by the idea of building something meaningful in a privately owned, clinician-led practice — we would love to hear from you.

Please reach out confidentially with your CV and a brief introduction. We are happy to answer any questions and explore whether WVC is the right fit for where you are in your career.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• DACVIM (Oncology) , board certified required
• Active California veterinary license in good standing (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• No history of malpractice or disciplinary actions
• 5+ years of clinical experience preferred; we value depth of skill over years on paper
• Genuine enthusiasm for client communication and team-based medicine
• A collaborative spirit, you do your best work as part of something bigger than yourself