Contractually Limited – 3 Year Appointment as a Veterinarian
Veterinary Specialist, Medical Oncology- OVC Health Sciences Centre

The Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre (OVC HSC) is seeking applications to fill a 3-year contractually limited position as a companion animal veterinarian in medical oncology.

Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree, must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in the Province of Ontario, and should be a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) with a Specialty in Oncology. Applications will also be considered from candidates who are eligible to write the certification examination of the ACVIM. 

Candidates must have demonstrated clinical experience and should have a strong background in clinical oncology with outstanding communication skills.  The unit’s goal is to provide excellent patient care while increasing the oncology caseload.  Incidental clinical instruction in oncology to interns, residents, and graduate students may be required.  Service activities will include the management of patients and consultation in the veterinary hospital, with the expectation to build significant primary caseload to support the success of the Animal Cancer Centre. There will be limited administrative duties.  Approximately 46 weeks of service with the potential for shared out-of-hours service responsibility is required.

The Animal Cancer Centre (ACC) at the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre was created as part of the University of Guelph’s Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation.  The ACC is a comprehensive veterinary cancer centre currently staffed with 3 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) boarded Veterinary Medical Oncologists, an American College of Veterinary Surgeon (ACVS) boarded Veterinary Surgical Oncologist, an American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) boarded Veterinary Radiation Oncologist, 3 residents (DVSc), 3 Veterinary Technicians, 2 Radiation therapists, a Clinical Trials Co-ordinator/ Tumour Banker, and a Clinical Counsellor.  The ACC covers 12,000 square feet and includes a Varian Trilogy linear accelerator with on-board imaging (Clinac IX) and Eclipse 3D planning system capable of delivering image-guided intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and stereotatic radiation therapy (SRT).

The OVC HSC is equipped with its state of the art diagnostic equipment including, but not limited to, a 1.5 Tesla high field General Electric MRI, CT, digital radiography, PACS system, state of the art ultrasonography, scintigraphy, videoendoscopy, and pulmonary ventilator support, 24/7 fully staffed intensive care, all of which is supported by faculty and staff committed to deliver the very best of patient care. 

Guelph is a vibrant community of approximately 126,000 people, located in Southern Ontario, 100 km west of Toronto.  For more complete information about the city please refer to the City's web site at www.guelph.ca

The University of Guelph has consistently been ranked one of the top comprehensive universities in Canada.  It has been named Canada’s top comprehensive research institution in the annual Top 50 Research Universities ranking. A comprehensive university is one with a significant amount of research activity and a wide range of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply.

All qualified candidates will be encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The deadline for applications is April 28, 2014 (or until a successful candidate has been found). Interested parties should contact Dr. Stephanie Nykamp, Associate Dean, Clinical Program, Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1 (519) 824-4120 ext: 54052, Email: [email protected] Fax:  519-824-0317 and provide a letter of application, current curriculum vitae and the names of at least three referees.