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 20000 sq ft hospital in Dunwoody Georgia and help us build the ICU and critical care service youve always envisioned.
Whether youre 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. Youll 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 youll 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:
$5000 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:
Youre 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
Lets Talk
Help us launch something meaningful and leave your mark in a place thats truly built for specialists.
Dr. Agda Tamassia
Dogwood Specialty & Emergency Where Critical Care is Central. Lets build it together