Overview
- Editors-in-Chief
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- David Killick BVetMed PgDip-AP, PhD, CertSAM DipECVIM-CA (Onc), FHEA, FRCVS
- Amy LeBlanc BS, DVM, DipACVIM (Onc)
Journal metrics
- Submission to first decision (median)
- 2 days
- Downloads
- 62.5k (2025)
Journal highlights
Latest articles
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Evaluation of serum thymidine kinase 1 and serum amyloid A as tumor biomarkers in equids: a comparative cross-sectional study
- Lucia Unger
- Abdullah Bin Hossain Rayhan
- Liya Wang
Research Open access 12 March 2026 Article: 6
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Deep learning-assisted cytological image analysis for canine lymphoma
- Chanel Shum
- Donghee Lee
- Cleverson de Souza
Research Open access 23 February 2026 Article: 5
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Image-guided intensity-modulated radiation therapy for a mediastinal thymoma in a Nigerian Dwarf goat: a case report
- Tori Argenti
- Dayna Jodzio
- Marilia Takada
Case Report Open access 12 February 2026 Article: 4
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Assessing the feasibility of early cancer detection using routine laboratory data: an evaluation of machine learning approaches on an imbalanced dataset
- Shumin Li
Research Open access 01 February 2026 Article: 3
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Evaluation of survival and prognostic factors in cats undergoing surgery for primary non-lymphomatous hepatobiliary tumours
- Carolyn Averil Hylton
- Alexandra Guillén
- Matteo Rossanese
Research Open access 16 January 2026 Article: 2
Journal updates
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Waivers available
Veterinary Oncology has waivers available on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the Editors-in-Chief. These waivers can be requested by contacting the journal's Publishing Editor prior to submission. Please include the title and abstract of your paper in your request.
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Apply to join our Editorial Board
We are recruiting Editorial Board Members with expertise across all areas of our scope. If you are interested in becoming an Editorial Board Member for Veterinary Oncology and you meet the criteria, please apply here.
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Behind the Paper: Using Machine Learning to Explore the Impact of Physical Activity on Cancer Development in Golden Retrievers
Can exercise reduce the risk of cancer in Golden Retrievers? Two veterinarians applied machine learning to real-world data to search for answers that could improve canine health. Read the article here.
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Q&A with the Editors-in-Chief
Our new Editors-in-Chief, Dr. Amy LeBlanc and Prof. David Killick, answer 5 questions on their research backgrounds, career highlights, and their plans for Veterinary Oncology.
To read the Q&A, visit the Springer Nature Cancer Community page.
Journal information
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- 3004-9814
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