Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinarian - Criticalist

Dogwood; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance

PTO 120 hours

Parental leave

401(k) match

Health insurance

Licensing/DEA fees covered

Job summary

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency in Dunwoody, GA is building a state-of-the-art ICU and critical care program. We seek a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinarian (DACVECC) to lead the critical care service at our new hospital.

Join a collaborative multispecialty team, contribute to pioneering care, and build the ICU from day one. This is a founding leadership role with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinarian (DACVECC)
• Strong leadership and teamwork in critical care
• Excellent communication with surgical, ER, IM and anesthesia teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of ICU/critical care services
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for full-spectrum patient care
• Mentor and teach veterinary staff and residents
• Help build a sustainable, growth-focused critical care program

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 – [e-mail]

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