Veterinary Anesthesiologist
Compensation
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Job Description
MedVet Pittsburgh is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Anesthesiologist to join our growing and collaborative specialty team. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, enjoys working in a fast-paced specialty environment, and is passionate about providing exceptional anesthetic and pain management care while collaborating closely with surgeons, neurologists, oncologists, emergency clinicians, and support teams.
As a veterinarian-owned and led organization, MedVet is committed to providing exceptional patient care, advancing the veterinary profession, and creating an environment where specialists can thrive professionally and personally.
Why Join MedVet Pittsburgh?
MedVet Pittsburgh is a growing specialty and emergency hospital offering a collaborative approach to patient care and access to advanced medical resources.
Specialty Services Currently Include
- 24/7 Emergency Medicine
- Surgery
- Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Medical Oncology
- Radiology
Additional Reasons to Consider MedVet Pittsburgh
Work alongside highly skilled specialists, experienced technicians, and dedicated support staff committed to practicing the highest quality medicine.
- Enjoy a team-oriented culture that emphasizes collaboration, communication, and shared decision-making.
- Practice in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced diagnostic and monitoring technology to support complex anesthetic and pain management cases.
- Utilize ezyVet and SmartFlow technologies to streamline medical records and patient care workflows.
- Join a hospital that values innovation, continuous learning, and clinical excellence.
- Opportunity Highlights
The successful candidate will:
- Provide anesthesia and analgesia support for a diverse specialty and emergency caseload.
- Collaborate closely with Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, and Emergency Medicine services.
- Help advance anesthetic protocols, patient safety initiatives, and pain management strategies.
- Mentor and support clinical team members in anesthesia best practices.
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration, education, and exceptional patient care.
Everything Starts with Our Caregivers
At MedVet, our caregivers are at the heart of everything we do.
Eligible doctors have the opportunity to become shareholders, a unique benefit that allows you to share in the future growth and success of MedVet and VEI hospitals nationwide.
We offer competitive compensation, a generous signing bonus, shareholder opportunities, student loan repayment assistance, and paid parental leave.
Our team of specialists, emergency doctors, certified veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service representatives is committed to being the best in the profession to give and receive care.
We foster an environment built on collaboration, compassion, respect, and a shared commitment to excellence.
We value strong relationships with referring veterinarians and strive to provide exceptional service through communication, trust, and partnership.
Why You'll Love Living in Pittsburgh
Known as the Steel City, Pittsburgh has consistently been recognized as one of the most livable cities in the United States. The city offers an outstanding quality of life, a vibrant culinary scene, world-class cultural attractions, and a cost of living below the national average.
Pittsburgh Is Home To
- Carnegie Museum of Art
- The Andy Warhol Museum
- Professional sports teams including the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates
- Hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails
- Unique neighborhoods rich in history and culture
- A thriving healthcare, technology, and education community
- Whether you're seeking urban amenities, outdoor recreation, family-friendly neighborhoods, or a thriving arts scene, Pittsburgh offers something for everyone.
Join MedVet
For more information about MedVet, please visit medvet.com.
To submit a confidential CV or learn more about this opportunity, please contact Erika Allen, Senior Recruiter, at erika.allen@medvet.com.
Additional opportunities can be found at medvet.com. If you're interested in a location where we do not currently have a posting, we still encourage you to reach out.
Come as you are. MedVet is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all team members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, training, experience, and ability. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and team members.
Key Responsibilities
Provide anesthesia and analgesia support for a diverse specialty and emergency caseload while collaborating with various clinical departments. Advance anesthetic protocols, patient safety initiatives, and mentor clinical team members in best practices.
Requirements
Candidates must be a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Anesthesiologist. The role requires a strong commitment to collaborative patient care and clinical excellence within a fast-paced specialty environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Anesthesiology Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $140k (middle half $115k–$190k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Pennsylvania | 221 active | 4,507 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment221 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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