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BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh North – serving greater Pittsburgh and surrounding communities.

We are located 15 minutes north of downtown Pittsburg off I279, and we serve pets and their families throughout the western Pennsylvania area.

Our services.

Dog with Veterinarian

When your pet needs emergency care, seconds count. Our team is ready to provide expert care 24/7 in case of a pet emergency. If your pet requires a veterinary specialist, we are ready for that too. Our experienced team of veterinarians, vet technicians and support staff work closely together to provide the comprehensive, compassionate care your pet needs and deserves.

In an emergency, call ahead to your BluePearl vet and let us know you’re coming. No appointment is necessary for our emergency vet. Learn more about your emergency visit.

Our veterinary specialists work directly with your primary care vet to understand your pet’s condition and develop the appropriate treatment plan. Visits to our specialists are usually by referral from your primary care vet and by appointment. Learn more about veterinary specialists.

Two vets use diagnostic imagining to examine a small dog.

Our
veterinarians.

Caring for your pets is our passion. Meet our team of veterinarians here to help you and your pet.

About BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh North.

Formerly known as Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (PVSEC), we are fully equipped as an emergency animal hospital and center for advanced specialty care. We use sophisticated diagnostic equipment such as a CT scanner, linear accelerator, four ultrasound machines and high-field MRI.

Our hospital features a 24-hour intensive care unit, multiple surgical suites and dedicated suites for endoscopy, ultrasound and oncology.

Our staff includes a veterinary social worker who is available to assist clients who are in the midst of making difficult decisions about their pets.

Pet owners.

At BluePearl, providing our customers with remarkable service is a top priority. We’re committed to making your veterinary visit as smooth as possible.

Have questions prior to your visit? We’re happy to help. Contact our hospital team at 412.368.5090 or [email protected].

Testimonials.

“It has been 4 months since the surgery and she is back to being the happy go-lucky pup that we remember so well. All of the staff we interacted with were so professional and caring. I highly recommend this facility!” — Darlene

Read Darlene’s full story about her dog’s TPLO surgery.

“Without this magnificent team, I would not have my beloved cat, Binx. You guys saved his life!” — Lauren

Read Lauren’s full story about her cat’s emergency trip to the hospital.

“Our local vet had diagnosed our 11 year old golden retriever with a cancerous spleen tumor and only gave Buddy a week or so to live based on the odds. But, after 3 weeks, Buddy was still doing well and showed no signs of slowing down other than his huge belly. With a referral from our local vet to BluePearl, we made the 3 hour trip from Western New York and decided to have more testing done to see if there was a possibility that the tumor was not cancerous.

The excellent staff at BluePearl led us through the diagnostic steps that helped us make the decision to have Buddy’s tumor removed because all tests indicated there was a good chance the tumor was benign. The surgery was successful, the tumor was indeed benign, and Buddy has made a complete recovery!! The staff and Dr. Hope Chisnell were so helpful, caring and knowledgeable. They answered our questions, helped us understand the costs, made the risks associated with surgery clear and, most importantly, helped our beloved Buddy get well again!! We cannot fully express our gratitude in words!”

–Joel and Teresa B.