Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinarian•
Criticalist Department:
Veterinarians Employment Type:
Full Time Location:
Marietta, Georgia Compensation:
$200,000
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