Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency Trained Veterinarian
Exceptional opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible veterinary surgeon in Metro Atlanta. Build a premier surgery service at Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency. Are you a board-certified or board-eligible Veterinary Surgeon (DACVS or residency-trained) looking for a career-defining opportunity in a collaborative, veterinarian-owned specialty hospital? Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency in Marietta, GA is growing and we're expanding into a brand-new, 20,000+ sq ft, state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital in Dunwoody, GA opening Fall 2026. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a high-level veterinary surgery service in Metro Atlanta.
Department: Veterinarians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $225,000 - $300,000 / year
Why This Veterinary Surgery Opportunity Stands Out
- Build & Lead a Surgery Service
- Be a key leader in the growth and development of our surgery department as we expand into our multi-million-dollar Dunwoody facility.
- Help influence equipment selection, protocols, case flow, and team structure.
- Practice high-quality, referral-level medicine with the support and autonomy you deserve.
- Exceptional Specialty & ER Collaboration:
- You'll work alongside an experienced, supportive team including:
- 5 Board-Certified Criticalists (DACVECCs) providing daily ICU and ER support.
- Additional surgeons, anesthesiologist, and surgical resident for complex and advanced procedures.
- Internal medicine available five days per week.
- 7 full-time emergency DVMs, including a certified palliative care provider.
- This collaborative environment allows you to focus on surgery while knowing your patients receive exceptional, comprehensive care.
Compensation, Benefits & Professional Freedom
- Highly competitive ProSal compensation model with no negative accrual.
- No non-compete clause — your career and future remain fully yours.
- 120 hours of PTO annually, plus 4 dedicated CE days.
- $5,000 annual CE allowance.
- Licensing, DEA, and professional dues covered.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Veterinarian-Owned & Clinician-Led
Dogwood is proudly veterinarian-owned and operated by Drs. Agda Tamassia and Andre Shih, ensuring a clinician-first culture where medical excellence, respect, and sustainability come first. Equity & Ownership Opportunities - for surgeons seeking long-term growth, equity and ownership opportunities are available. We believe leaders should share in the success they help build.
About You
You are a veterinary surgeon who:
- Is board-certified or board-eligible (DACVS).
- Values collaboration, communication, and high-quality patient care.
- Thrives in a progressive, specialty-focused hospital environment.
- Is excited to help grow a surgical service within a rapidly expanding ER/specialty practice.
Let's Build the Future of Veterinary Surgery—Together. If you're ready to practice at the highest level while helping shape a next-generation specialty hospital, we'd love to connect.
About Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency
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.
Our Hiring Process
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