DVM Hospitalist – Radiation Oncology

The role

The DVM Hospitalist – Radiation Oncology provides medical care for patients undergoing radiation therapy. This person performs patient evaluations, manages medical conditions, and provides follow-up care in collaboration with a Board-Certified Veterinary Radiation Oncologist.

What you will do

• Perform physical examinations and clinical assessments of patients.
• Review medical records, pathology, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory results.
• Develop and coordinate diagnostic work-ups with the Radiation Oncologist.
• Order and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic studies.
• Coordinate advanced diagnostic imaging like CT, MRI, and ultrasound.
• Manage patients receiving radiation therapy and evaluate treatment-related complications.
• Provide supportive medical management and prescribe medications.
• Coordinate care with other specialty services.
• Perform post-radiation examinations and scheduled recheck evaluations.
• Communicate clinical findings and treatment recommendations to clients and referring veterinarians.

Required qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited institution or equivalent degree meeting applicable licensing requirements.
• Current or eligible veterinary license in New York State.
• Strong clinical skills in patient assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and medical case management.
• Excellent medical documentation and client communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Interest in veterinary oncology and advanced cancer care.

Nice to have

• Internship training or experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary hospital
• Experience in oncology, internal medicine, emergency/critical care, or specialty practice
• Rotating internship
• Specialty-hospital experience
• Several years of high-quality clinical practice
• Prior radiation oncology experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Four-day work week
• Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Very generous paid time off
• Paid continuing education time-off stipend
• 403-b retirement plan with employer contribution
• Possibility of housing in an AMC apartment building or assistance to find housing
• School loan debt forgiveness opportunity as a non-profit hospital
• Non-corporate practice with no percentage pay
• Strong teaching and mentoring opportunities
• Opportunities for research

About the company

Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital located in Manhattan. It is a non-corporate practice with a multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians.