Veterinary Medicine Specialist

Join Our Team at Safe Haven Veterinary Hospital— Opening Summer 2026!

Western Pennsylvania’s Only Independently Owned, Multi-Specialty Veterinary Hospital

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Now Hiring: Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Specialists

Specialists Needed:

• Surgery
• Critical Care
• Internal Medicine
• Oncology
• Ophthalmology
• Cardiology

Join our independently owned, multi-specialty hospital and be part of a team that values clinical excellence, autonomy, and collaboration — all in a modern facility designed with best medicine in mind.

Highlights

• Expansive treatment area to accommodate advanced diagnostics and interventional procedures
• Dedicated, spacious echocardiography room equipped for optimal patient comfort and image quality
• Designated kennel space exclusively for cardiology patients, ensuring safety, efficiency, and smooth case management
• Full in-house diagnostics, including MRI, CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, and advanced laboratory equipment
• 24-hour patient care provided by highly trained nursing staff and a dedicated hospitalist, allowing for seamless continuity of care for your hospitalized patients
• Collaborative, supportive environment with other specialists
• Clinical autonomy and direct input into equipment selection, protocols, and case management — no corporate oversight
• Flexible scheduling and a strong emphasis on work-life balance

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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 entire 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 highly skilled colleagues and advanced equipment — without corporate oversight or metrics-based pressure.

Our leadership team consists of veterinarians and medical professionals, not corporate executives. We believe in collaboration, transparency, and practicing medicine the way it was meant to be practiced: with skill, compassion, and integrity.

Why Independence Matters

• True medical freedom: You have the autonomy to practice medicine guided by your clinical expertise and the patient’s best interests — not production goals or corporate oversight.
• Your voice carries weight: With a streamlined structure and no unnecessary layers of management, your input directly shapes our hospital’s protocols, priorities, and growth.
• Veterinarian-led decision making: Hospital policies, equipment selection, and staffing decisions are made by veterinarians for veterinarians.
• Meaningful work-life balance: We are committed to sustainable scheduling, adequate staffing, and a culture that respects your personal time and well-being.
• Team-based culture: Collaboration and mutual respect define our daily operations — not competition or quota pressure.

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Why Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh offers a low cost of living (ranked among the top 10 most affordable major U.S. cities), making it an excellent place to live and work.

• Pittsburgh is a great value for professionals relocating: the cost of living in Pittsburgh is approximately 2% lower than the U.S. national average.
• Housing costs in Pittsburgh are about 11% lower than the national average in one metric, while groceries run around 2% below average.

The city is known for:

• Outstanding public and private schools
• Nationally recognized healthcare systems — UPMC and Allegheny Health Network
• Pittsburgh experiences four distinct seasons—vibrant falls, snowy winters, spring greenery, and warm summers.
• Outdoor and recreational opportunities abound:
• The city’s signature trail system, the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, winds along the riverfront and offers easy access to biking, running and nature.
• Within roughly 1.5 hours’ drive, you can reach top ski resorts and mountainous terrain for skiing or winter sports.
• City life meets small-town ease: Three rivers (the Allegheny River, the Monongahela River, and the Ohio River) converge in downtown; a lively theatre district; unique restaurants across neighborhoods; and major professional sports teams (e.g., the Pittsburgh Steelers in football, the Pittsburgh Penguins in hockey, the Pittsburgh Pirates in baseball) add cultural and social appeal.

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 monitoring and patient care.
• Private euthanasia suite, designed with empathy and respect.
• Indoor, climate-controlled dog wal…