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Alliance Animal Health
Orchard Park, New York

Small Animal Boarded Oncologist

OncologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Join a Team That Never Stops Caring

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center (OPVMC) is seeking a dedicated Emergency Veterinarian to join our collaborative, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. As a vital member of our emergency team, you'll manage a wide variety of urgent and complex cases in a fast-paced, fully equipped facility. This position is ideal for a veterinarian who thrives under pressure, values teamwork, and is passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

At OPVMC, you'll work alongside an experienced team of emergency clinicians, specialists, licensed veterinary technicians, and support staff who share a commitment to excellence in patient care and client service.

Why OPVMC?

For over 30 years, OPVMC has been a trusted leader in veterinary medicine, providing emergency, specialty, and referral services throughout Western New York. Our hospital offers advanced diagnostics, modern treatment capabilities, and a collaborative environment where veterinarians are empowered to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to grow professionally.

We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional teamwork. Our culture fosters mentorship, collaboration, continuing education, and mutual respect, ensuring every team member has the support needed to succeed.

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time or part-time Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Oncologist to join our collaborative Emergency and Specialty team.

This is an exciting opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, clients, and referring veterinarians while providing advanced cancer care in a multidisciplinary specialty environment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based oncology services and thrives in a collaborative setting where patient care, innovation, and professional growth are highly valued.

Responsibilities Include

  • Provide comprehensive oncologic care, including diagnostics, staging, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
  • Perform cytologic evaluations, interpret diagnostic imaging, and develop individualized chemotherapy and rescue protocols.
  • Diagnose and manage a wide variety of oncologic conditions using evidence-based medicine and current treatment standards.
  • Collaborate closely with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency, Radiology, and other specialty services to provide integrated, multidisciplinary patient care.
  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognoses, and quality-of-life considerations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with referring veterinarians throughout the region.
  • Offer palliative care guidance and end-of-life counseling when appropriate, ensuring compassionate support for patients and families.
  • Contribute to the continued development and growth of the oncology service, including protocols, referral relationships, and patient care initiatives.
  • Participate in case rounds, continuing education opportunities, mentorship activities, and hospital-wide clinical improvement programs.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate medical records utilizing EzyVet and Smart Flow.

Why Orchard Park and Western New York?

Located just outside Buffalo, Orchard Park offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect balance of career opportunity and personal fulfillment. The area boasts excellent schools, welcoming communities, affordable housing, and a cost of living that allows professionals to enjoy more of what matters most.

Western New York offers four-season recreation, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, waterfront activities, skiing, and easy access to destinations such as Niagara Falls, the Finger Lakes, and Canada. Residents enjoy a thriving food and arts scene, rich cultural experiences, and passionate sports communities.

Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure, a family-friendly community, or a vibrant place to build your career, Orchard Park offers the best of both worlds—a rewarding professional environment and an outstanding place to call home.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package with production opportunities
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (where applicable)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Generous paid time off
  • Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
  • Professional dues, licensing, and DEA reimbursement
  • Paid AVMA and specialty organization memberships
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Collaborative specialty and emergency team environment
  • Opportunity to help shape and expand a growing oncology service
  • Strong referral network and established hospital reputation
  • Supportive leadership team committed to your success and professional growth

Make a Difference

If you are passionate about advancing cancer care, building meaningful client relationships, and collaborating with a talented team of veterinary professionals, we invite you to join Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center and make a lasting impact on pets, families, and referring veterinarians throughout Western New York.

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school.
  • Board Certification in Oncology (ACVIM) or completion of an Oncology Residency with intent to pursue board certification.
  • Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in the State of New York.
  • Experience with diagnostic imaging interpretation, cytology, cancer staging, and chemotherapy protocol development.
  • Previous experience in a specialty referral setting.
  • Interest in expanding and developing oncology services.
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

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Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive oncologic care including diagnostics, staging, and individualized chemotherapy protocols for small animals. Collaborate with other specialty services to deliver integrated patient care and maintain strong relationships with referring veterinarians.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Cytologic EvaluationClient CommunicationMultidisciplinary CollaborationCase Management

Oncology — Physician Career Context

In New York, the Oncology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$348k (20 salary observations; 61 listings), vs ~$429k nationally (246 salary observations; 1,237 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 39 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 56% have no call, 28% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 21.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Oncologist Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs

4
<$550k
3
$550k-600k
1
$625k
1
$652k
2
$700k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
45% this job
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
Relocation assistance
36% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Cardio-Oncologist

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians · Boston, Massachusetts

$170k-$742k
#2

Physician - Medical Oncology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$700k
#3

Physician Radiation Oncology

$561k-$652k
#4

Urologic Oncologist - Olympia

$560k-$625k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 624 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Orchard Park

Typical market rent
$1,850/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Production opportunities
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) with employer contribution
Generous PTO