Description

Job Description



Veterinary Medical Oncologist

Base Salary: $200,000-$250,000 based on experience and qualifications
Full-Time opportunity in San Francisco, California
Schedule: FT
Locum applicants are also welcome to apply.

Why Join SAGE Veterinary Centers - San Francisco

SAGE Veterinary Centers in San Francisco is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Medical Oncologist to join our outstanding specialty team. This is an opportunity to practice advanced oncology medicine within a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital while working alongside experienced specialists and a highly trained support team.

Our culture is at the heart of what makes SAGE San Francisco unique. We believe collaboration, communication, and compassion are essential to delivering exceptional medicine and creating an environment where clinicians can thrive. You'll be joining a team that is genuinely invested in the growth and welfare of its colleagues while maintaining a high standard of patient and client care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in Medical Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Radiology, Anesthesia, and Critical Care, along with an experienced ER team that includes multiple internship-trained emergency doctors. You'll also have the support of highly trained RVTs, including a VTS in Emergency and Critical Care, and a specialty-specific CSR dedicated to each service.

The hospital is equipped to support complex specialty and oncology cases, with a fully equipped ICU, three modern surgical suites with minimally invasive surgery capabilities, C-arm, EEG/EMG, on-site CT, and GE Signa 1.5T MRI.

We're also open to locum veterinarians, making this an excellent opportunity for an oncologist interested in exploring the SAGE environment or seeking greater flexibility.

To learn more about SAGE San Francisco and see the hospital, click here.

Location Highlight

Located in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District, SAGE offers the opportunity to live and work in one of the city's most energetic and pet-friendly neighborhoods. Mission Dolores Park, exceptional dining, and local shops are all within easy reach, while biking, hiking, surfing, and weekend adventures to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Napa/Sonoma, and the California coast are just part of the lifestyle.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Base salary of $200,000-$250,000 based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time opportunity with locum flexibility also available
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• 401(k) with employer match
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Professional liability coverage
• Licensing and professional membership support
• Access to the broader SAGE and Ethos Veterinary Health specialty network
• Opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and leadership development

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Manage a diverse and complex oncology caseload within a busy specialty and emergency hospital
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans for patients with a variety of malignancies
• Oversee chemotherapy protocols and provide thoughtful, patient-centered treatment recommendations
• Collaborate closely with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology, Critical Care, Anesthesia, Radiology, and Emergency teams
• Utilize advanced diagnostic capabilities, including CT and MRI, to support oncology workups and treatment planning
• Coordinate comprehensive cancer care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up
• Collaborate with the surgical team on patients requiring oncologic procedures
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and ongoing care
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and serve as a trusted oncology resource for the local veterinary community
• Work alongside highly trained RVTs and dedicated specialty support staff to provide seamless patient care
• Mentor veterinary nurses, technicians, and support staff involved in oncology case management
• Pursue continuing education and professional development opportunities through SAGE and the broader Ethos network
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture focused on clinical excellence, compassion, and continuous learning

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California veterinary licensure
• Board Certification in Veterinary Medical Oncology (DACVIM - Oncology) or residency trained in Medical Oncology and board eligible
• Strong clinical and communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach
• Experience managing complex oncology cases and developing comprehensive treatment plans
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working within a multidisciplinary specialty environment
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and the highest standards of veterinary medicine
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job-it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level while helping shape the future of veterinary care.

At SAGE San Francisco, you'll join a highly collaborative specialty team with deep clinical expertise, advanced technology, and exceptional support staff. With specialists across multiple disciplines, a robust ER service, and a hospital equipped for complex medicine, you'll have the resources and collaboration needed to provide comprehensive oncology care.

And with locum opportunities also available, we're able to offer flexibility for oncologists who want to explore the SAGE environment or build a schedule that fits their professional goals.

If you're looking for a place where advanced medicine, collaboration, and quality of life come together, we'd love to connect.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Jake Osborn at jake.osborn@nva.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.