Veterinary Medical Oncologist

Join Our Team as a Medical Oncologist at PETS Referral Center! Are you a skilled Medical Oncologist looking for an exciting opportunity in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area? PETS Referral Center, a 24‑hour specialty and emergency hospital in Berkeley, California, is seeking a dedicated professional to join our established team.

• State‑of‑the‑art facilities: A recently remodeled hospital featuring a negative‑pressure chemotherapy room and chemotherapy hood compliant with USP 800, a dedicated radiology imaging room and new digital radiology unit, a GE Optima CT540 scanner, three operating suites, a full clinical lab, and 13 exam rooms across a two‑building campus.
• Expert team:
  Medical oncology department with two on‑site radiologists, a surgeon, two ophthalmologists, and an exotic specialist. Our experienced emergency department is staffed 24/7.
• Supportive environment:
  Positive culture driven by a talented team of doctors, experienced nurses, and management, with a high staff retention rate.

• Great clientele:
  Serve an educated and pet‑centric community in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Busy caseload:
  Benefit from a proven track record of a busy and satisfying caseload.
• 24/7 emergency coverage:
  Focus on your specialty with support of our 24‑hour skilled emergency doctors.
• Skilled nursing team:
  Our cohesive nursing team is always ready to support you.
• Professional growth:
  Generous continuing‑education package to continue developing and advancing your skills.

• Diplomate or residency training in Small Animal Medical Oncology.
• Ability to obtain a California state license.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a State Veterinary Board license in good standing.

• $75,000 sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates based on experience.
• Potential to earn $200,000–$275,000 annually.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, 401(k) with company match, and flexible spending or health savings account options.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability coverage.
• Complimentary life insurance of $15,000 with options to purchase additional coverage.
• Generous continuing‑education allowance, personal pet discounts, PTO and paid holidays, and a company‑sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

United Veterinary Care is a proud partner hospital supporting the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the teams in caring for patients. We support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in the profession we love.

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United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non‑discrimination laws.