Job Description

Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinarian - Neurologist

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Founding Neurologist Opportunity – Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency

Location: Dunwoody, GA (Metro Atlanta)
Hospital Opening: Late 2026

Be the driving force behind a cutting-edge veterinary neurology service.


Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Neurologist (ACVIM-Neurology) to launch and lead our brand-new neurology service at our state-of-the-art 20,000+ sq ft hospital in Dunwoody, GA — just minutes from Atlanta’s most desirable neighborhoods.

This is your opportunity to build the neurology department you’ve always envisioned — with full clinical autonomy, collaborative leadership, and the resources to support advanced diagnostics and neurosurgery.

What Makes This Role Unique:

• Build Your Department From the Ground Up
  You’ll have the opportunity to choose the diagnostic tools, imaging equipment (CT/MRI), surgical setups, and protocols you prefer. Your input will help shape the referral structure and interdisciplinary approach.
• True Multi-Specialty Collaboration
  Work alongside founding specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency/Critical Care, Dermatology, and more — all departments being built simultaneously to create a seamless, collaborative patient care model.
• Custom Neurology Suite
  Including advanced imaging, electrodiagnostics, neuro-ORs, and highly trained support staff you help choose and train.

What We’re Offering:

• ProSal Compensation – No negative accrual
• Generous PTO – 120 hours + 4 CE days
• $5,000 CE Allowance – Plus paid licensure, dues, DEA
• Full Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with match
• Ownership Pathway – Equity opportunities available
• Relocation Assistance & Sign-On Bonus – We’ll help you get here
• Veterinary-Led Leadership – Run by specialists who get it

About You, Our Location, and Dogwood:

You:

• Board-certified or residency-trained (ACVIM – Neurology)
• Excited to build and lead a premier neurology service
• Passionate about patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Comfortable mentoring support staff and shaping hospital culture
• Interested in long-term growth — maybe even ownership

Location:

• Whether you want the buzz of the Atlanta Belt Line or the suburban calm of Roswell or Sandy Springs, Dunwoody puts you in the perfect spot. Excellent schools, thriving culture, green spaces, and one of the country’s fastest-growing pet populations make this an ideal home base for specialists.

Dogwood:

• Brand-new, multi-million-dollar 20,000+ sq ft hospital
• Designed for veterinarians
• Built for growth: every specialty is being launched with your input
• Supported by trusted veterinary leaders Drs. Agda Tamassia and Dr. Andre Shih

Let’s Talk!


If you’ve ever dreamed of launching a neurology service with full support, strong referral networks, and a leadership team that values YOU — Dogwood Dunwoody is your place.


Reach out today to learn more:
📧 Dr. Agda Tamassia – Tamassia@dogwood.vet
Let’s build something extraordinary — together.