Oncologist

Introduction

Join us as a board certified or residency trained Medical Oncologist at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team

• Incredible AAHA Accredited 24-hour Emergency, Referral and Primary Care – three-story, 43,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art facility

• Staff of over 50 veterinarians with specialists in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency/Critical Care, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Zoo Medicine, Behavior and Rehabilitation/Integrative Medicine 

• Strong culture of teaching in our hospital, large class of rotating and specialty interns, residents in multiple specialties 

• 9 state-of-the-art surgery suites (including suites dedicated to Neurology, Orthopedic and minimally invasive Surgery), 19 examination rooms, 2 medical procedure rooms, 1.5 Tesla MRI, 128 slice CT, a Medical Oncology suite (including our bone marrow transplant center), a Radiation Oncology suite housing a new Trilogy Unit with Eclipse Software and a large Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation center 

• Hiking trails, beaches, skiing, snowboarding, mountains, professional sports teams, football, basketball, baseball, soccer, Hollywood, entertainment, top notch restaurants

• Of the largest, most dynamic, and most culturally diverse cities

• Network of specialists within VCA Access to a network of specialists within VCA

Schedule

• Full or Part Time availability

Who we look for

• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine

• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team

• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career

• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: 

Compensation

• Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $250-$350k.

• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being 

• Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources) 

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match 

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services 

• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave 

Professional Development 

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days 

• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team

• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

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Learn more about the hospital here and the MARS Oncology Advisory Board here!

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent

• Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain

• Residency Trained or Diplomate Board Certification

• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

For more information about this position, please contact Rayna Faumuina, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, Specialty at [email protected] or 760-891-9903. 

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.