Veterinarian Medical Oncologist

The Angell Animal Medical Center (AAMC) in historic Boston, MA is seeking applicants for a Staff Veterinarian- Medical Oncologist.

WHO WE ARE:

Angell has served the greater Boston and scenic New England area as a primary care facility, a 24-hour emergency hospital, and as a tertiary referral center for over a century.

Angell is a premier veterinary institution staffed by 55 senior veterinarians, 20 interns, and 15 residents.  Angell offers specialty services in anesthesiology, avian and exotic medicine, cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, dentistry, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care medicine, internal medicine, neurology and neurosurgery, nutrition, medical and radiation oncology, ophthalmology, anatomic and clinical pathology, and surgery. AAMC is a rich educational environment offering weekly on-site continuing education seminars and regular multi-disciplinary specialty rounds attended by M.D. and specialists from local prestigious hospitals.

 AAMC is part of the MSPCA, one of the oldest and most respected humane organizations in the world. Working for a veterinary hospital that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds a wonderful dimension to delivering high quality veterinary medicine.

Our doctors practice in an ~ 80,000 square foot, state-of-the-art hospital containing a critical care unit, blood bank, multiple specialty rooms, 7 surgical suites, full service clinical laboratory, microbiology service, necropsy suite, histopathology laboratory for on-site biopsy evaluation. AAMC’s Diagnostic Imaging Center has a new state-of-the-art 16 slice Toshiba CT, MRI scheduled to be replaced in early 2014 with a new 1.5 T unit, and C-Arm for fluoroscopic imaging.

ANGELL ONCOLOGY SERVICE:

Our current medical oncology staff is comprised of two board certified medical oncologists, 7 medical oncology technicians, 2 attendants, 3 RT anesthesia technicians, an oncology manager, two ECC, VTS  supervisors, two certified radiation therapists, two service secretaries, and 4 client care coordinators. We have a new  state of the art compounding chemotherapy room staffed by a pharmacist and a pharmacy technician. In May 2021 we will have two radiation oncologists, both who are boarded in medical oncology. In addition, our oncology service prides itself on a close collaborative relationship with our surgery service and the clinical and anatomic pathologist to provide a complete in house service that is very unique in its approach to managing oncology patients.

Our radiation oncology service has just installed a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator. Angell is the first site in New England to offer stereotactic radiation in addition to traditionally fractionated 3D conformal and intensity modulated radiation therapy. 

ANGELL BENEFITS:

Outstanding compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications includes Blue Cross health insurance, dental, a 403(b) with an employer match, generous CE stipend and paid holidays and vacation.

MSPCA/Angell has a very competitive salary with flexible schedules. We are a values based organization with a focus on client service, patient care and life-work balance.

OUR LOCATION:

Situated in the middle of the Massachusetts coastline, Boston is only an hour from the powdery white beaches of Cape Cod and as little as two hours from New England’s breathtaking ski areas and great hiking spots like the Appalachian Trail.  Boston is a very manageable and sophisticated city, offering its residents a comfortable, fulfilling lifestyle. Boston offers diverse, affordable neighborhoods, bustling business districts, top medical facilities and universities to beautiful parks, well-regarded school systems and an abundance of culture. And it’s the perfect place to consider pursuing your veterinary career.

THE POSITION:

We are seeking a board certified or board eligible veterinary medical oncologist. The qualified individual will be responsible for receiving patients with problems limited to the specialty of medical oncology, participation in mentorship and training of the medicine residents and interns, providing consultations to the Angell veterinary staff and acting as a resource to our referral community.

Qualified applicants must have a DVM or equivalent and ACVIM (oncology) board certification. Board eligible candidates or those having completed an ACVIM (oncology) residency would be considered.