Veterinary Oncologist

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists in the beautiful Pacific Northwest is searching for an amazing Medical Oncologist to join our family! (Gig Harbor, Washington)

About Us

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists is a new specialty hospital in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We are a progressive and inclusive practice started with the vision of breaking the mold of veterinary medicine that is rife with burnout and compassion fatigue. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Humility with the over-arching "Do The Right Thing" are the backbone and framework of how we practice medicine, care for ourselves, each other, our patients and their families. We prioritize quality of life and work‑life balance to give time to enjoy everything the beautiful PNW has to offer. We take pride in our horizontal team structure; our technical and support staff are highly valued and cherished as critical members of the team, evident in our shared bonus structure provided to all support staff as the hospital grows. In addition to exemplary specialty and emergency medicine, we maintain a collaborative and collegial working environment that supports continued growth and learning at all levels. We are growing by the day and are ready to hire additional technicians. Afraid to leave your favorite technician? We will take them, too!

The Opportunity

PSVS has a rare and exciting opportunity for a visionary Oncologist to build the specialty service of your dreams and contribute to the culture and development of our hospital. You will have the support of the existing specialties at PSVS, including surgery and internal medicine with a fully operational 24‑hour ER service. We recently completed construction of our state‑of‑the‑art, 21,000‑sf facility in Gig Harbor, Washington. You will have your very own brand new oncology suite with an echocardiology machine of your choice and direct control over the instrumentation and tool set you prefer. Our hospital includes a dedicated ICU with long‑term mechanical ventilation, full in‑house lab, 64‑slice CT, MRI, ultrasound, in‑house blood‑bank and component therapy, I‑131 therapy, minimally invasive surgery, flexible and rigid endoscopy, fluoroscopy, and more.

What You’ll Do

• Create and lead a comprehensive oncology service that reflects your clinical vision.
• Collaborate closely with surgery, internal medicine, and other specialties to provide integrated patient care.
• Design, order, and maintain your preferred instrumentation and tool set.
• Participate in our 24‑hour ER service and ensure seamless interdisciplinary support.
• Engage in professional growth opportunities, including world‑wide outreach with World Vets.

Qualifications

• Board‑certified Medical Oncologist with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to compassionate care, teamwork, and inclusivity.
• Alignment with our core values and vision for hospital culture.

Benefits

• Generous above‑average salary plus bonus or pro‑sal position without negative accrual.
• Potential additional bonuses as the department grows and thrives.
• A generous relocation bonus.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer‑paid short and long‑term disability insurance.
• License reimbursement and liberal CE allowance.
• Substantial paid time off (greater than 3 weeks) with no negative accrual.
• Personal pet discount.
• Flexible schedule with a 3‑4 day work week.
• AVMA member & PLIT insurance.
• Access to veterinary social worker services.
• Opportunity to give back with World Vets trips around the globe.

Compensation Range: $200,000 USD - $250,000 USD