Oncologist

Oncologist

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 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

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.