Veterinary Medical Oncologist

Veterinary Oncologist

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

Why Join Long Island Veterinary Specialists

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.

Perks & Benefits

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.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner, Tauri VerHow at [email protected].