Oncologist

Cladda Vet; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Full benefits package (health, dental,

License/dues reimbursement

Job summary

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a board-certified Veterinary Oncologist to build and lead an oncology service within our 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital. You will work with emergency clinicians and other specialties to deliver integrated cancer care.

The role includes managing caseloads, overseeing chemotherapy, coordinating multimodal treatments, mentoring staff, and communicating with referring veterinarians.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD with completion of an accredited medical oncology residency.
• Board certification in Oncology preferred; board-eligible candidates encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical, communication, and collaborative skills.

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

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

DVM/VMD with oncology residency

Board certification in Oncology (DACVIM-Oncology) or eligible

Job description

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team | Fredericksburg, VA

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Fredericksburg, VA and the surrounding region. We combine round-the-clock emergency care with a growing roster of board-certified specialty services, giving our team access to advanced diagnostics, a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, and a caseload that keeps medicine interesting.

Veterinary Oncologist (DVM, DACVIM-Oncology)

The Opportunity

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.

What You'll Do

• 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 plansPerform 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

What Cladda Offers

• 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)

Location

Fredericksburg, VA — convenient to Richmond, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia, with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Chesapeake Bay, and a growing, family-friendly community.

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is an equal opportunity employer.

The pay range for this role is:

220,000 - 250,000 USD per year (Cladda Veterinary Team LLC)