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Med Vet
McMurray, Pennsylvania

Emergency Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our Pittsburgh, PA hospital. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to practicing the highest quality of emergency medicine and critical care. The recruited candidate will join the MedVet Emergency Medicine Team treating over 100,000 patients annually.

Why MedVet Pittsburgh?

In addition to 24/7 Emergency services, MedVet Pittsburgh offers specialty services in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Medical Oncology, Surgery, Critical care, Ophthalmology, and Radiology.

Our team-oriented approach to collaborative and comprehensive care relies on our highly skilled technicians, support staff, and medical leaders who are committed to delivering the best medicine to your patients.

We have a state-of-the-art facility with all the technology and equipment you need to provide exceptional care. We use EzyVet and Smartflow software to make completing medical records a breeze. To learn more, check out our MedVet Pittsburgh digital magazine.

Everything Starts With Our Caregivers

Founded in 1988, MedVet is one of the largest employee owned and veterinarian led multispecialty and emergency practices in the country. We offer the opportunity to become a shareholder- a rare occurrence in practices today.

We have a relatively singular focus to be a leader in emergency and specialty healthcare for pets.

Dedication to our mission, strategy and core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion are the priorities of our organization and allow us to deliver true collaborative care and an exceptional experience for patients, clients, referral partners and employees.

  • Opportunities for advancement and leadership are available.
  • MedVet offers a competitive compensation and full benefits package, including health/ dental/vision/life/disability insurance, uniform allowance, 401K and a great signing bonus.
  • Discretionary funds and PLIT coverage are also provided for full-time team members

Why Pittsburgh, PA?

The Steel City has often been ranked in the top five most livable cities in the U.S. and in 2019 was awarded the Food City of the year by af&co. There's something for everyone in Pittsburgh!

It's home to nine Fortune 500 companies, the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Andy Warhol Museum, a vibrant downtown shopping and dining district, the nation’s fifth oldest opera company, 446 bridges, miles of hiking and biking trails, a below average cost of living, and the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins.

The area is filled with charming and unique neighborhoods shaped by the city's rich history.

For more information about MedVet, please visit our website at medvet.com or to submit a confidential CV, please email Ashley Mandeville at ashley.mandeville@medvet.com.

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.

New to ER? Ask about our Emergency Clinician Mentorship Program!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency medicine and critical care to patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, technicians, and support staff to deliver comprehensive care.

Requirements

Candidates should be dedicated to practicing high-quality emergency medicine and thrive in a team-oriented environment. New graduates are encouraged to apply as mentorship programs are available.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicine

Emergency Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 11 employers

2
<$85k
1
$100k
9
$115k-145k
3
$145k-175k
1
$175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 11 employers

Sign-on bonus
94% this job
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
75%
Relocation assistance
50%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,404 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in McMurray

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$362k
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Med Vet

Veterinary Services
Plano, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Uniform Allowance
401(k)
Signing Bonus