Murrieta, California
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Posted: 24-Sep-24
Location: Murrieta, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $250,000-300,000/year
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With the motto “Special Care from the Heart,” California Veterinary Specialists (CVS) is one of the nation’s leading providers of advanced veterinary services for pets in need of specialty and emergency care. Our board certified team of specialists and experienced emergency doctors work collaboratively to provide the best integrated veterinary care available and are looking to add a compassionate and skilled full-time Medical Oncologist to our team. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work a flexible 4-day workweek while enjoying a generous paid 4-weeks vacation (in addition to 1 week paid CE and 1 week paid sick time) per year.
As a Veterinary Oncologist, you will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing cancer cases in animals. This includes developing personalized treatment plans, administering chemotherapy, and monitoring patients throughout their treatment journey.
Our well-established oncology support team is truly superb—efficient, knowledgeable, and dedicated to ensuring your days run smoothly. Their expertise and commitment make a real difference in patient care and overall experience. In addition to working with our superb oncology team, you'll have the opportunity to utilize a human scribe for your records. Many of our specialists find this service to be a significant time-saver, allowing them to focus on patient care while also improving their work-life balance. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team of veterinarians (including our specialists in internal medicine, surgery, critical care, cardiology, dentistry and dermatology) and support staff to deliver outstanding oncology care.
Who we are:
CVS Murrieta is an integral part of our community and has been providing high-quality care and medicine to our clients and pets for over 20 years. We offer a friendly and collaborative environment and enjoy a special camaraderie among doctors as well as with all our staff. We are looking for a talented doctor to join our team, who is passionate about providing incredible service to our devoted client base, and someone who will embody our philosophy of promoting excellence in medicine and service to our clients, referring veterinarians and each other.
With the creation of VCA's Pet CancerCare Alliance, you can be a part of a unique brain trust of over 65 veterinary oncologists and a network of over 35 Pet CancerCare Centers across North America. Our Medical, Radiation and Surgical Oncologists work together to bring advanced treatments, technology and education to all veterinarians by providing collaborative care, research, clinical trials and leadership to help ensure that pets are living their best possible lives.
You’ll have access to our in-house specialists (including emergency and critical care, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology and dental specialists), network of sister hospital specialists, as well as medical leaders who are there to champion you and your medicine. You’ll work with highly-trained colleagues and have advanced tools and treatments at your fingertips, including CT scanner, in house and point-of-care diagnostic laboratory, ultrasonography, echocardiography, digital radiology, endoscopy, blood product and donor program, and more in our over 12,000 square foot hospital.
Nestled in a mild inland climate, CVS Murrieta invites you to experience the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Situated in close proximity to San Diego County and just a short drive from the bustling energy of Los Angeles, our location offers the best of both worlds.
For those who thrive in the outdoors, Murrieta boasts a wealth of opportunities. Explore the nearly 40 parks, offering serene retreats for relaxation and recreation. Immerse yourself in nearby mountain hiking trails, and with the beaches within easy reach, you're never far from a coastal escape.
A mere eight miles away lies the enchanting city of Temecula, a haven for wine enthusiasts and foodies. Temecula is home to nearly 50 wineries and a charming downtown area with many restaurants and shops.
VCA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA/FSA, infertility benefits, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, 401(k) retirement plan, 100% paid life insurance, 100% paid short term disability insurance, up to 100% employee pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training, 100% paid professional liability coverage and DEA and license reimbursement. Additionally we offer a separate generous CE budget and paid CE time as well as generous support for board study paid time. We offer access to a university-level electronic library as well as various other educational resources and opportunities at no cost to the veterinarian. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
- Board certification or residency trained in Medical Oncology
- California veterinary licensure with good standing
- DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathy and compassion for animals and their owners
- Passion for educating pet owners about treatment options