Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Veterinary Surgeon

Department: Veterinarians

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Description

Exceptional Opportunity for a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Veterinary Surgeon in Metro AtlantaBuild a Premier Surgery Service at Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency
Are you a board-certified or board-eligible Veterinary Surgeon (DACVS or residency-trained) looking for a career-defining opportunity in a collaborative, veterinarian-owned specialty hospital?

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency in Marietta, GA is growing and we’re expanding into a brand-new, 20,000 sq ft, state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital in Dunwoody, GA opening in 2026. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a high-level veterinary surgery service in Metro Atlanta.

Why This Veterinary Surgery Opportunity Stands Out

• Build & Lead a Surgery Service
  • Be a key leader in the growth and development of our surgery department as we expand into our multi-million-dollar Dunwoody facility.
    
    
  • Help influence equipment selection, protocols, case flow, and team structure.
    
    
  • Practice high-quality, referral-level medicine with the support and autonomy you deserve.
    
    
• Exceptional Specialty & ER Collaboration
• You’ll work alongside an experienced, supportive team including:
  
  • 5 Board-Certified Criticalists (DACVECCs) providing daily ICU and ER support.
    
    
  • Additional Surgeons, Anesthesiologist, and Surgical Resident for complex and advanced procedures.
    
    
  • Internal Medicine available five days per week.
    
    
  • 7 full-time Emergency DVMs, including a certified palliative care provider.
    
    
• This collaborative environment allows you to focus on surgery while knowing your patients receive exceptional, comprehensive care.
  
  

Compensation, Benefits & Professional Freedom

• Highly competitive ProSal compensation model with no negative accrual.
  
  
• No non-compete clause — your career and future remain fully yours.
  
  
• 120 hours of PTO annually, plus 4 dedicated CE days.
  
  
• $5,000 annual CE allowance.
  
  
• Licensing, DEA, and professional dues covered.
  
  
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  
  

Veterinarian-Owned & Clinician-Led
Dogwood is proudly veterinarian-owned and operated by Drs. Agda Tamassia and Andre Shih, ensuring a clinician-first culture where medical excellence, respect, and sustainability come first.

Equity & Ownership Opportunities
For surgeons seeking long-term growth, equity and ownership opportunities are available. We believe leaders should share in the success they help build.

About You

You are a veterinary surgeon who:

• Is board-certified or board-eligible (DACVS).
  
  
• Values collaboration, communication, and high-quality patient care.
  
  
• Thrives in a progressive, specialty-focused hospital environment.
  
  
• Is excited to help grow a surgical service within a rapidly expanding ER/specialty practice.
  
  

Let’s Build the Future of Veterinary Surgery—Together
If you’re ready to practice at the highest level while helping shape a next-generation specialty hospital, we’d love to connect.

Apply Today:
Send your CV to Dr. Agda Tamassia at Tamassia@dogwood.vet

Your skills. Your vision. Your future.
Join us at Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency.