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The Animal Medical Center's world-renowned Cancer Institute is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Medical Oncologist (ACVIM or ECVIM) with PHD and research experience to join our dedicated oncology team, which includes medical, radiation, and surgical oncology.

The position will be a clinical oncology role with protected research time and flexibility to expand research responsibilities over time.

In this role, the incumbent will lead our academic research efforts, by developing clinical trials, fostering translational collaborations, and advancing evidence-based oncology initiatives. In parallel, the incumbent will provide compassionate, high-quality clinical oncology care, including diagnosis, staging, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and palliative care. This individual will also drive the adoption of innovative medical practices and serve as a key advisor to the team on emerging and novel therapies, both currently in practice and those on the horizon of becoming the standard of care.

AMC is a leading animal hospital with a 115-year legacy, AMC offers specialty, emergency, and primary care to over 55,000 patient visits annually. As a mission driven non-profit, we provide animals with the gold standard in patient care while emphasizing lifelong learning, postgraduate intern and resident training, and scholarship. AMC is dedicated to supporting excellence in clinical practice and post-graduate teaching, ensuring rewarding careers, and assuring the health and safety of all hospital employees and clients.

The Cancer Institute at the Animal Medical Center is modeled after progressive, patient-centered human cancer hospitals. The Animal Medical Center's Cancer Institute is a revolutionary medical center created to provide integrative and comprehensive care for pets diagnosed with cancer. This innovative design enables our staff to deliver on the Institute's core mission - to care for more animals, focus on early detection, maximize the amount of time pet parents can spend with their beloved pets while maintaining a good quality of life, and work toward a cure through advanced research. The Cancer Institute consists of three ACVIM board-certified oncologists, two ACVR board certified radiation oncologists, and one ACVS board-certified Fellow in Surgical Oncology, three residents in medical oncology, two residents in radiation oncology, one specialty intern in medical oncology, and 32 rotating general interns. Supporting services to the Cancer Institute include high-field MRI, 64-slice CT with advanced reconstruction capabilities, and Interventional Radiology. Additionally, the AMC has an on-site IDEXX laboratory including on-site clinical and anatomical pathologists with stat cytology capabilities. The AMC is equipped with a new Elekta Infinity Linac system with electron and 6- MV photon capability equipped with a 6-degree HexaPOD couch and a cone-beam CT for IMRT, VMAT and SRS and for 4DCT respiratory gating. We are also equipped with the most updated version of the Monaco computer treatment planning system licensed for all 3D IMRT, VMAT and SRS planning as well as for Electron Monte Carlo planning. Our CT couch is equipped with an iBEAM evo CT overlay table for proper CT simulation imaging to match the Linac couch. The Radiation Oncology department is also equipped with a Strontium probe for the treatment of small surface lesions (ex: feline nasal planum SCC, feline cutaneous MCT and avian uropygial SCC). The AMC offers a unique hybrid of academia and clinical practice, that creates a collegial environment within the hospital and promotes inter-departmental consultations and cohesive patient care. In addition to our Cancer Institute, the Animal Medical Center is home to boarded specialists in over 20 services and specialties including avian and exotic pet medicine, cardiology, dermatology, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, interventional radiology and endoscopy, neurology, ophthalmology, pathology, primary care, radiology, rehabilitation and sports medicine, and surgery.

• Establishing and leading the oncology research program including clinical trials and translational initiatives.
• Providing comprehensive oncology care including diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and longitudinal case management.
• Mentoring, training, and evaluating residents and interns.
• Active participation in rounds, teaching, and service activities.
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnosis, prognosis, quality of life, and end-of-life decisions.

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Four-day work week
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits, very generous paid time off, paid continuing education time-off and stipend, and 403-b retirement plan with employer contribution
• School loan debt forgiveness opportunity as a non-profit hospital
• Non-corporate practice without pressure for percentage pay
• Collegial work with colleagues in a non-competitive structure with strong teaching and mentoring opportunities as well as opportunities for research

$270,000 - $300,000 USD

Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.

AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital's entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.

A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT

With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.

The Animal Medical Center's world-renowned Cancer Institute is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Medical Oncologist (ACVIM or ECVIM) with PHD and research experience to join our dedicated oncology team, which includes medical, radiation, and surgical oncology.