Veterinary Medical Oncologist: Specialist Leader

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on assistance

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CE allowance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Employee assistance

Job summary

Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) in Plainview, NY, seeks a Veterinary Oncologist to join a state-of-the-art referral and emergency hospital. You’ll manage a diverse oncology caseload, lead chemotherapy protocols, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care for companion animals.

The ideal candidate is board-certified or residency-trained in Medical Oncology, licensed or eligible in New York, and committed to teaching, clinical advancement,

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with NY licensure eligibility.
• Board certification in Medical Oncology or residency training.
• Strong communication and client-centered care.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Passion for continuous learning and teaching in a specialty setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse oncology caseload with evidence-based care.
• Oversee chemotherapy protocols and cancer treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialties for integrated care.
• Support clients through difficult diagnoses with clear communication.
• Mentor technicians, interns, residents, and fellows.
• Contribute to growth of the oncology service through collaboration.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools for staging and planning.
• Promote a positive hospital culture focused on wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Client-centered care

Continuous learning

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Board Certification in Medical Oncology or residency training

Job description

Hospital Name: Long Island Veterinary Specialists

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Oncologist

$225,000 - $290,000 depending on experience, plus additional incentives
Full-time opportunity in Plainview, New York
Schedule: FT

At Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS), you’ll join a talented team of specialists in a newly renovated, 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art referral and emergency hospital where advanced medicine, collaboration, and a healthy team culture come together. As a board-certified or residency-trained Oncologist, you’ll have the opportunity to practice alongside specialists across Cardiology, Dermatology, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Rehabilitation, and Surgery while managing a diverse and rewarding oncology caseload. LIVS is a highly respected teaching facility with established residency and internship training programs across multiple disciplines. You’ll work within a collaborative environment that values continued learning, technological advancement, and exceptional patient care, while also prioritizing the health and work-life balance of its team. Your practice will be supported by advanced diagnostic capabilities, including a Philips 3 Tesla MRI, Philips multi-detector CT scanner, in-house fluoroscopy, digital radiography suites, advanced ultrasound, and a Storz HD endoscopy system. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate closely with a team of approximately 180 veterinary professionals across a broad range of specialties.

Location Highlight

Located in Nassau County on Long Island, LIVS offers easy access to beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches, the Long Island Sound, charming villages, excellent restaurants, shopping, museums, hiking trails, public gardens, and year-round outdoor activities. You’ll also be just approximately 30 minutes from Manhattan, giving you the opportunity to enjoy both a coastal lifestyle and everything New York City has to offer.

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 of $225,000 - $290,000 depending on experience
• Additional incentives
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Manage a diverse oncology caseload while delivering thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to each patient and family.
• Oversee chemotherapy protocols and provide comprehensive cancer treatment in collaboration with the hospital’s multidisciplinary specialty team.
• Partner closely with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Radiation Oncology, Emergency and Critical Care, and other services to develop integrated treatment plans for complex patients.
• Support clients through difficult diagnoses and treatment decisions by communicating clearly, compassionately, and confidently throughout the patient journey.
• Mentor and collaborate with technicians, interns, residents, and fellow specialists within LIVS’s established teaching environment.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the oncology service through clinical collaboration, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to advance the hospital’s capabilities.
• Utilize LIVS’s advanced diagnostic technology and collaborate with other specialists to support thorough staging, treatment planning, and ongoing case management.
• Contribute to a positive, healthy hospital culture that values teamwork, professional development, and the overall well-being of its clinicians and support teams.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for New York state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Medical Oncology or Residency Trained in Medical Oncology.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, teaching, and advancing specialty medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.