Veterinary Oncologist – Gig Harbor, Washington

Supreme Search Specialists; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

No negative accrual

Flexible work schedule

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Continuing education allowance

Professional liability coverage

Personal pet care benefits

Wellbeing and support resources

Grow oncology service

Access to advanced resources

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists is seeking a board-certified Veterinary Oncologist in Gig Harbor, Washington to join a growing emergency and specialty environment and help shape a dedicated oncology service with a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers highly competitive compensation with additional earning potential, relocation assistance, flexible scheduling, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits, and substantial continuing education support. Washington license or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent required.
• Board-certified in veterinary oncology is required.
• Washington State veterinary license or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage oncology patients.
• Perform comprehensive oncology consultations and diagnostics.
• Develop individualized cancer treatment plans.
• Manage chemotherapy and other medical oncology treatments.
• Monitor response and adjust treatment as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology team.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic imaging and labs.
• Provide ongoing care and client communication.
• Help develop and expand the oncology service.

Skills

Board-certified

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical decision making

Compassionate patient care

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Specialist training in veterinary oncology

Job description

Veterinary Oncologist – Gig Harbor, Washington

About the Role

An exceptional opportunity is available for a Veterinary Oncologist in Gig Harbor, Washington, joining a growing emergency and specialty environment with the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the continued development of its oncology service.

The position offers highly competitive compensation with additional earning potential, alongside a relocation package, flexible scheduling, no negative accrual, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits, and substantial continuing education support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, board-certified Veterinary Oncologist who values clinical autonomy and would enjoy helping shape and develop a specialist oncology service with the support of an established multidisciplinary team.

About the Practice

The practice provides advanced specialty, referral, emergency, and critical care medicine within a modern clinical environment serving patients throughout the surrounding region.

The oncology service benefits from dedicated treatment space and access to extensive diagnostic, imaging, and therapeutic capabilities. Clinicians are supported by emergency and intensive care services alongside specialists from complementary disciplines.

Advanced resources include cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, endoscopy, comprehensive laboratory capabilities, blood product support, and modern minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment equipment.

The wider clinical culture places a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuing education, professional development, and creating a sustainable work-life balance for veterinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with suspected or confirmed cancer

• Perform comprehensive oncology consultations and diagnostic assessments

• Develop individualised cancer treatment and long-term management plans

• Manage chemotherapy and other appropriate medical oncology treatments

• Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust treatment plans when necessary

• Work closely with other specialists on multidisciplinary cancer cases

• Utilise advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory resources

• Provide ongoing management and supportive care for oncology patients

• Communicate diagnoses, prognoses, treatment options, and quality-of-life considerations clearly to clients

• Develop productive relationships with referring veterinary professionals

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records

• Help develop and expand the oncology service

• Participate in collaborative case discussions and continuing education

• Maintain high standards of evidence-based oncology medicine and patient welfare

Candidate Profile

Applicants should hold a DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary qualification and have completed appropriate specialist training in veterinary oncology.

Candidates should be board-certified in Veterinary Oncology and hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Washington State veterinary licence.

The ideal candidate will bring specialist oncology experience alongside the confidence and initiative to contribute to the continued development of the service.

Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills are important, together with a commitment to compassionate patient care and multidisciplinary medicine.

Compensation & Benefits

The package includes:

• Highly competitive specialist compensation (from $260,000 to $280,000)

• Additional performance-based earning potential

• Relocation assistance

• No negative accrual

• Flexible work schedule

• Generous paid time off

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Generous continuing education allowance

• Veterinary licence and applicable professional fee reimbursement

• Professional liability coverage

• Personal pet care benefits

• Professional wellbeing and support resources

• Opportunity to help develop and grow an oncology service

• Access to advanced diagnostic, treatment, emergency, and critical care resources