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Join Our Team at Safe Haven Veterinary Hospital — Opening Spring 2026!
Western Pennsylvania’s Only Independently Owned, Multi-Specialty Veterinary Hospital
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Now Hiring: Emergent Care Veterinarians
Safe Haven Veterinary Hospital is expanding our current Urgent Care service into a true Emergent Care Department — designed for veterinarians who want to practice comprehensive, high-quality medicine without the demands of overnight or holiday shifts.
What Is Emergent Care?
Our Emergent Care model bridges the gap between general practice and emergency medicine. Unlike traditional urgent care centers that offer limited diagnostics and treatments, Safe Haven is equipped for comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment — empowering you to manage complex cases from start to finish.
You’ll have the tools, resources, and space to provide advanced diagnostics and procedures in a collaborative environment — all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- No overnight, Sunday, or holiday shifts – enjoy balance while still practicing high-level medicine
- State-of-the-art facilities, including a spacious treatment area, a dedicated procedure room, and a peaceful euthanasia suite
- Highly skilled and enthusiastic nursing team that loves what they do and supports you every step of the way
- Collaborative environment with direct access to specialists and advanced imaging
- A culture that respects your expertise, encourages medical excellence, and values teamwork
Our hospital operates 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, providing you with the opportunity to treat urgent and emergent cases during the hours when pets and their families most often need help.
If you’re passionate about practicing comprehensive medicine in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to meet you. This is your chance to help shape the next evolution of Emergent Care.
Our Mission: Your Pet Is Our Pet.
At Safe Haven Veterinary Hospital, compassion and excellence go hand in hand. We are proud to be the only independently owned, multi-specialty veterinary hospital in Western Pennsylvania — and one of the few across the Western PA and Eastern Ohio region.
In a world increasingly dominated by corporate ownership, we stand apart: veterinarian-owned, veterinarian-led, and purpose-driven. That independence means you’ll practice medicine your way — supported by skilled colleagues and advanced technology — without corporate oversight or production quotas.
Why Independence Matters
- True medical freedom: Practice medicine guided by your expertise and your patient’s needs — not corporate metrics.
- Your voice matters: With no unnecessary layers of corporate management, your input directly shapes our hospital’s priorities, protocols, and growth.
- Veterinarian-led decisions: Equipment, staffing, and policy decisions are made by veterinarians, for veterinarians.
- Meaningful work-life balance: Sustainable scheduling, adequate staffing, and a culture that values your personal time.
- Collaborative, team-based culture: Built on mutual respect, not competition.
Our Facility
Our 30,000-square-foot, purpose-built specialty hospital was designed to deliver advanced medicine in a comfortable, compassionate environment for both patients and staff.
Key features include:
- In-house MRI (not a mobile trailer), CT, radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy
- On-site, advanced laboratory for rapid diagnostics
- Large ICU offering 24-hour patient monitoring and care
- Private euthanasia suite, designed with empathy and respect.
- Indoor, climate-controlled dog walk area for year-round recovery and exercise
- Open-concept hospital layout with abundant natural light and large ergonomic treatment areas
- Multiple employee breakrooms and bathrooms — because comfort and rest matter
- Separate waiting rooms for each specialty service to enhance client and patient experience
- Planned specialties include: Surgery, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Cardiology — with room for continued growth as we expand.
Why Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh offers the perfect balance of affordability, opportunity, and livability — consistently ranked among the Top 10 Most Affordable Major U.S. Cities.
Highlights:
- Cost of living ~2% below the U.S. average; housing ~11% below average
- Outstanding public and private schools
- World-class healthcare systems (UPMC and Allegheny Health Network)
- Four beautiful seasons — vibrant falls, snowy winters, lush springs, and warm summers
- Extensive outdoor recreation, including the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for biking and running, and ski resorts just 1.5 hours away
- Thriving arts scene, diverse restaurants, and major professional sports teams (Steelers, Penguins, Pirates)
We are proud to offer a benefits package that reflects our values: rewarding excellence, promoting balance, and treating every team member with respect and fairness.
Compensation & Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Generous signing bonus to welcome you to our team
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and specialty
- Profit-sharing option — when the hospital succeeds, you share in that success
- Comprehensive health insurance through UPMC, offering superior access and coverage
- Dental and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Transparent production structure with no hidden deductions
- Commitment to work-life balance through sustainable scheduling and supportive leadership
CE stipend
Generous pet care discounts
Join Us
If you are passionate about exceptional veterinary medicine and want to be part of something truly unique — where your voice shapes the hospital’s future — we’d love to hear from you.
For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Gregg Peterson, COO at safehavengregg@gmail.com
Compensation is highly competitive and tailored to your expertise, with an annual base salary ranging from $135,000 to $200,000. Final salary is determined after a careful review of your experience, qualifications, and professional achievements.
Title: Emergent Care Wanted for Premier Privately Owned Specialty Hospital
Job Summary: Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Signing Bonus, Profit Sharing Option, Clinical Freedom
