The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical or tenure track (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) position in Medical Oncology. The final track will be offered based on the qualifications and preferences of the successful candidate.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary oncology team within the Animal Cancer Care & Research Center (ACCRC), part of the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute’s biomedical research complex in Roanoke, VA. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team that includes a medical oncology hospitalist, two radiation oncologists, one surgical oncologist (with a second position in negotiation), and specialty interns.
Advanced Facilities & Technology:
The ACCRC is equipped with a USP800-compliant chemotherapy suite, a 64-slice CT scanner (Siemens SOMATOM Confidence), digital radiography, ultrasonography, three modern operating rooms, and a state-of-the-art Varian Edge linear accelerator. Additional resources include a small animal (rodent) PET/CT and PET/MRI, with a Siemens Magnetom Prisma 3T MRI coming soon for clinical use.
About the Animal Cancer Care & Research Center:
Opened in 2020, the ACCRC is on a steep upward trajectory in clinical care, research, and education. It is a premier small animal cancer research hospital delivering exceptional, comprehensive, and compassionate cancer care. With a clear vision to become one of the leading integrative cancer care centers on the East Coast, the ACCRC benefits from its strategic location on the Carilion medical campus, directly alongside the Human Cancer Care Center. This brand-new, beautiful facility was purpose-built to foster innovation in patient care and translational research, providing unmatched opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.
Life in the Roanoke Valley:
Roanoke, the largest city in southwest Virginia, offers an exceptional quality of life with a rare combination of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and low cost of living. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area offers immediate access to the Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Smith Mountain Lake—making it a paradise for hiking, biking, paddling, and scenic exploration. Downtown Roanoke is vibrant and welcoming, with farmers markets, local breweries, diverse dining, art galleries, and live music. Located just 45 minutes from Virginia Tech’s main campus in Blacksburg—connected by regular Wi-Fi-equipped shuttle service—Roanoke is also only 3.5 hours from Washington, D.C., with convenient train and air travel.
Opportunities/Responsibilities:
- Grow the clinical service with an emphasis on integrated clinical care, including medical, surgical, and radiation oncology.
- Consult with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg and outside referring veterinarians.
- Participate in continuing education programs of the College and faculty governance activities.
- Maintain excellence in patient management, client service, and clinical teaching.
- Provide didactic and clinical instruction for DVM students, interns, residents, and graduate students.
- Engage in collaborative and translational research involving veterinary and human medical professionals. Research responsibilities will vary based on the interest and qualifications of the candidate.
Benefits (https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits.html):
- Generous retirement contributions by the institution
- Signing bonus
- Student loans payment support
- Paid moving expenses
- Generous start-up and professional development funding available
- Negotiable percentage of time allocated for clinical service, teaching, and research
- Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
- 24 days per year of leave and carry over of up to 288 hours per year.
- Twenty-six weeks (1,040 hours) of personal sick leave upon hire. Ten days can be used for family sick.
- Paid parental leave (320 hours) used for birth, adoption, foster or custodial placement of a child and is available up to 6 months from date of event. Can be used in addition to other leave. Must have been employed for 12 consecutive months.
- Sponsorship of application for permanent residency card available
- Thousands of Hokie discounts managed by PerkSpot
Information:
- Virginia Tech: vt.edu
- VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine: https://vetmed.vt.edu/
- Animal Cancer Care & Research Center: https://cancercare.vetmed.vt.edu/
- Virginia Tech Cancer Research Alliance: https://cancer.vt.edu/
- Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute: https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/
Starting Date:
Review of applicants will begin on September 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is negotiable.
