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.
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.
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
- 401(k) with company match
- Full health, dental, vision
- All licensing, dues, and DEA fees covered
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.
Dogwood Specialty & Emergency – Where Critical Care is Central. Let’s build it together
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency strives to be at the forefront of veterinary emergency and specialty medicine, to offer the most effective diagnostics, and treatment options for each of our patients. We are also committed to the veterinary profession, in partnering with veterinarians and advancing the practice of veterinary medicine.
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
