Website Safe Haven Veterinary Hospital
Premier Privately Owned Specialty Hospital
Join Our Team at Safe Haven Veterinary Hospital
Western Pennsylvania’s Only Independently Owned, Multi-Specialty Veterinary Hospital
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Now Hiring: Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Internist
Join our independently owned, multi-specialty hospital and be part of a team that values clinical excellence, autonomy, and collaboration — all within a purpose-built facility designed to support the full depth and complexity of internal medicine.
At Safe Haven Veterinary Hospital, you’ll have the freedom to practice medicine your way — backed by advanced diagnostics, highly trained staff, and the support of a leadership team that shares your commitment to patient-centered care.
Highlights:
* State-of-the-art ultrasound and endoscopy equipment to support advanced diagnostics and minimally invasive procedures
* Large, dedicated endoscopy suite designed for comfort, efficiency, and optimized workflow
* Expansive treatment area, built to manage complex internal medicine cases and procedures with ease
* Dedicated kennel space exclusively for internal medicine patients, ensuring safety, comfort, and continuity of care
* 24-hour patient care provided by a hospitalist and highly skilled nursing team, offering seamless monitoring and communication for hospitalized patients
* Collaborative, supportive environment with other specialists
* Clinical autonomy and direct input into protocols, equipment selection, and service design — free from corporate influence or production-driven metrics
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.
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 theater 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:
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 walk area, allowing safe and comfortable recovery and exercise year-round.
* Open-concept hospital design with abundant natural light and large, ergonomic treatment areas to encourage collaboration and reduce stress.
* Multiple employee break rooms and bathrooms — thoughtfully planned because comfort, rest, and space matter.
* Separate waiting rooms for each specialty service, ensuring that clients coming for routine care are not exposed to trauma or critical patients.
* Planned specialties include Surgery, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Cardiology — with room for continued growth as we expand.
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.
Our Benefits:
* Generous signing bonus to welcome you to our growing team
* Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and specialty
* Profit-sharing option — because when the hospital succeeds, you share in that success
* Comprehensive health insurance through UPMC, offering exceptional access and coverage — a significant upgrade from what many corporate hospitals provide
* Dental and vision insurance
* Short- and long-term disability coverage
* 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
* Straightforward production structure with no hidden non-production deductions — full transparency, always
* Emphasis on work-life balance through reasonable scheduling, ample staffing, 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 $175,000 to $300,000. Final salary is determined after a careful review of your experience, qualifications, and professional achievements.