Join Our Team at Safe Haven Veterinary Hospital— Opening Spring 2026!
Western Pennsylvania’s Only Independently Owned, Multi-Specialty Veterinary
HospitalLocation: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 to support the highest standard of ophthalmic care.
Highlights
- Four fully equipped, modern operating rooms
- Expansive treatment area
- Clinical autonomy and direct input into equipment selection, protocols, and case management — no corporate oversight
- 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
- Flexible scheduling and a strong emphasis on work-life balance
- No after-hours or on-call duties
- No weekends or holidays
- Collaborative, supportive environment with other specialists
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 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 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 breakrooms 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
