What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinarian - Criticalist position at Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency?
Department: Veterinarians
Location: Marietta, Georgia
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