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Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists is locally operated as a proud member of the PetVet Care Centers Network.

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Veterinary Medical Oncologist

Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists is thrilled to welcome a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Medical Oncologist to our collaborative, fun, and highly supportive team. We’re serious about excellent medicine—and just as serious about enjoying the people we practice it with.

Why Santa Cruz?

Between the Pacific coastline and the redwoods, Santa Cruz blends laid-back living with an active outdoor and cultural scene—surf in the morning, hike or ride after work, and enjoy a thriving food, arts, and tech community. It’s a place that genuinely supports sustainability, diversity, and work-life balance.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and joy at work. You’ll partner closely with surgery, internal medicine, and ECC to deliver integrated cancer care.

Highlights & Benefits

  • Incredible earning potential with a high minimum base + generous production plan

  • Sign-on bonus and retention bonuses

  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options

  • 401(k) with employer contribution

  • Generous PTO + CE allowance with additional CE PTO

  • Reimbursement for professional dues, licensing, and board-cert maintenance

  • Discounts through our partners

Qualifications

  • DVM/VMD from an accredited institution

  • ACVIM (Oncology) diplomate or residency-trained/board-eligible

  • Eligible for California licensure and DEA registration

  • Strong communicator who thrives in a team-first, client-centered environment


Ready to make a difference with a team that has your back?
Contact Julia Stephens at jstephens@petvetcarecenters.com to learn more or apply.

 

Pay Range
$200,000$250,000 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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Why Consider Our Santa Cruz Hospital?

At Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

  • We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.
    - Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists Team
OUR CORE VALUES

Integrity

Local Leadership

Compassion

Excellence

Personalized Relationships

New Patients Welcome

Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists is always accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about restoring good health to Santa Cruz companion animals. We are open 24/7 to provide your pet with care, whenever they need us.

Contact Us

Contact (831) 475-5400