Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency

Marietta, GA

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Oncology

Amenities & accessibility

Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, we understand that pets are family, and they deserve care that reflects just how much they mean to you. Our emergency animal hospital brings together 19 doctors, including five full-time board-certified critical care specialists, board-certified services in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, Radiology, Behavior and Anesthesiology — all under one roof. With a state-of-the-art facility, a collaborative team approach, and a deep commitment to education through Dogwood University, our team of emergency veterinarians offer innovative treatments to pet owners across Atlanta, Marietta, and the surrounding areas. Our staff delivers the highest standard of medical excellence with compassion at its core. Dogwood combines technology, expertise, and heart to provide exceptional veterinary care — every patient, every time

Founded by Dr. Agda Tamassia and Dr. Andre Shih, Dogwood has grown from a small, dedicated team into Atlanta’s premier specialty and emergency hospital, now home to 19 doctors and Georgia’s best supporting staff

Mission — To provide compassionate care and cutting-edge medicine to every patient, every time

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency
End-of-life care
Hospice Palliative

Team at a glance

19
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Blood BankCT ScansDialysisHigh Flow Oxygen TherapyIn-House LaboratoryIntensive Care UnitIsolation WardMechanical VentilationOxygen TherapyPain ManagementSurgical SuitesTelemetryThromboelastography ServiceUltrasound Service

Services in detail

Emergency ServicesCritical CareUrgent CareSurgery and AnesthesiaInternal MedicineBehavior ServicesCardiologyOncologyPalliative CareRadiologyBlood BankCT ScansDialysisHigh Flow Oxygen TherapyIn-House LaboratoryIntensive Care UnitIsolation WardMechanical VentilationOxygen TherapyPain ManagementSurgical SuitesTelemetryThromboelastography ServiceUltrasound Service

Appointments & hours

Open 24 Hours

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Frequently asked

Is Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency accepting new patients?+

Yes — Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is currently accepting new patients.

Does Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency offer emergency or urgent care?+

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency offer?+

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty & Emergency offers Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 905 reviews

This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital delivers prompt, highly capable urgent care in a modern, clean, and well-maintained facility. The veterinary teams are frequently described as compassionate, exceptionally knowledgeable, and thorough in explaining complex medical conditions and treatment plans. While emergency pricing can be substantial, the overall clinical outcomes and attentive bedside manner during high-stress situations leave many pet owners deeply grateful.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.