Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinarian - Criticalist

Criticalist Opportunity at Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (Atlanta, GA)

Department: Veterinarians

Location: Dunwoody, Georgia

Compensation: $220,000 / year

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.

Multispecialty Environment

• 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

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.

Benefits

• $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 the Candidate

• 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 –

Dogwood Specialty & Emergency – Where Critical Care is Central. Let’s build it together