Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinarian - Criticalist

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.

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

· Two surgeons + two neurologists + cardiologist + anesthesiologist + anesthesia resident

· Internal medicine support available every weekday

· 8 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.

· 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

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