Description

Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinarian - Criticalist

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Description

Start Something Extraordinary: Criticalist Opportunity at Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (Atlanta, GA)

Now Hiring: Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinarian - Criticalist (DACVECC) Dogwood Specialty & Emergency - Dunwoody, GA | Opening 2026

Ready to Lead the Future of Critical Care?

Join us at Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency, a brand-new, state-of-the-art, 20,000+ sq ft hospital in Dunwoody, Georgia - and help us build the ICU and critical care service you've always envisioned.

Whether you're a seasoned DACVECC or an early-career criticalist ready to make an impact, we invite you to become a founding leader of this specialty-driven hospital built around collaboration, innovation, and excellence in medicine.

Be Part of a True Multispecialty Environment

At Dogwood, critical care is central to our hospital model. You'll join a highly collaborative team that includes:

• Two surgeons + anesthesiologist + anesthesia resident

• Internal medicine support available every weekday

• 7 emergency doctors, including a certified palliative care DVM

• Access to advanced imaging and diagnostics: CT, MRI, ultrasound, digital radiology

Our hospital is purpose-built for team-based medicine, providing you with access to shared rounds, seamless patient handoffs, and ICU design that makes sense.

What Makes Dogwood Different?

• Leadership-Driven ICU Design: From protocols to monitoring tech, you'll help design how critical care is delivered.

• Founding Role: Create a sustainable ICU service from day one.

• Veterinary-Led Culture: Operated by veterinarians Drs. Agda Tamassia & Andre Shih - we value clinical autonomy and mutual respect.

Competitive Pay + Long-Term Growth

• Straightforward ProSal model - No negative accrual

• Equity/Ownership potential - Yes, you can grow with us

• Absolutely No Non-Compete Clause

Benefits Include:

• $5,000 CE allowance + 4 CE PTO days

• 120 hours PTO

• Paid parental leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Full health, dental, vision

• All licensing, dues, and DEA fees covered

About You And Dunwoody:

You're a collaborative, medicine-forward DACVECC who:

• Believes great ICU care requires great communication

• Wants to work alongside ER, surgery, IM, and anesthesia for full-spectrum care

• Enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping grow the next generation

• Seeks a culture of respect, learning, and clinical excellence

Why Dunwoody / Atlanta?

• Suburban charm + easy access to downtown ATL

• One of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Southeast

• Great public and private schools

• Diverse, vibrant food, music, and arts scene

• Major airport access for conferences, family, and fun

Let's Talk

Help us launch something meaningful - and leave your mark in a place that's truly built for specialists.

Dr. Agda Tamassia - Tamassia@dogwood.vet

Dogwood Specialty & Emergency - Where Critical Care is Central. Let's build it together