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Job description
Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinarian - Criticalist
Department: Veterinarians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dunwoody, Georgia
Compensation: $200,000 - $300,000 / year
Description
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 + 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.
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 –
Dogwood Specialty & Emergency – Where Critical Care is Central. Let’s build it together
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Who can apply
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