Veterinary Oncologist (Specialist, Residency-Trained or Cert AVP)

About the Role

Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, part of the Linnaeus group, is searching for a dedicated Veterinary Oncologist to strengthen their oncology department at their multi-disciplinary referral hospital in Winchester, Hampshire. Whether you’re board-certified (ECVIM-CA or ACVIM), residency-trained, or working towards your Cert AVP in veterinary oncology, you’ll find a supportive and collaborative environment designed to help you thrive. This full-time permanent position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based oncology care while contributing meaningfully to the lives of pets and their families.

You’ll be joining a hospital where clinical excellence and teamwork are fundamental. The practice brings together specialists across internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, dentistry, neurology, physiotherapy, anaesthesia, and imaging—creating the ideal setting for integrated, multi-disciplinary treatment planning and continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based oncology care tailored to small animal patients
• Collaborate with the internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, dentistry, neurology, physiotherapy, anaesthesia, and imaging teams to develop and deliver integrated multi-disciplinary treatment plans
• Participate actively in clinical rounds and case discussions, contributing to the hospital’s CPD and teaching programmes
• Communicate with referring veterinarians and pet owners with empathy and clarity, ensuring continuity of care and managing expectations
• Contribute to clinical research initiatives and support the development of oncology services within the hospital

Requirements

• Board certification (ECVIM-CA or ACVIM), residency training, or Cert AVP qualification in veterinary oncology
• Strong clinical skills and demonstrated commitment to patient welfare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for working in a team-focused environment
• Eligibility to work in the UK and registration with the RCVS (or ability to obtain registration)

Benefits

• Leave: 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave (pro-rata for 4-day week)
• Professional fees: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Learning & development: External CPD funded; access to extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
• Career progression: Clear opportunities to advance within the practice and group
• Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, eyecare voucher scheme, free annual flu jab, cycle to work scheme
• Financial & lifestyle: Staff discount schemes, life assurance, enhanced sickness pay, enhanced equal family leave, e-car salary sacrifice scheme, employer contribution pension scheme
• Rewards: Recruitment referral reward scheme

About the Practice

Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists is a leading multi-disciplinary referral hospital based in Winchester, Hampshire. As part of Linnaeus, a forward-thinking partnership of respected primary care and referral practices across the UK and Ireland, Anderson Moores upholds the group’s commitment to excellence in patient care and advancing veterinary medicine. The hospital brings together highly skilled clinicians specialising in internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, dentistry, neurology, physiotherapy, anaesthesia, and imaging.

Linnaeus partners with carefully selected practices to ensure the highest standards of patient care. The group comprises like-minded veterinary professionals passionate about their work, operating across small animal, farm, and equine disciplines. Together, they work towards their purpose: A Better World for Pets.