Dr. Brian Silvis

​Dr. Brian is the Medical Director of Pets in Harmony Veterinary Hospital, Allegheny North Veterinary Hospital (Perrysville), Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital (Wexford). He primarily sees patients here in Harmony, but works at all three hospitals as needed to provide care for our community's pets throughout the North Hills of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Brian completed his B.S. in Biology at Westminster College, before earning his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ohio State University in 1999. He worked in Erie, PA after graduation and helped found an emergency clinic before moving to Pittsburgh.

Dr. Brian’s family includes his wife, Kate (a professor at LaRoche College) and two beautiful children, Phillip and Clara. He enjoys spending time with his family, attending baseball games, and playing video games.

The Silvis family shares their home with two Pugs: Floyd and Forest, and two cats: Tigger and a Siamese rescue named Lilly.

Dr. Daniel Brugos

A 2012 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Brugos has special interests in small animal internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and veterinary dentistry. A lifelong love for animals led him to dedicate his career to keeping pets healthy and happy.

After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Brugos returned home to Pittsburgh, where he now resides in New Brighton with his wife Andrea, their dog Opie, and two cats: Zelda and Motorboat. His free time is spent outdoors whenever possible: hiking, biking, fishing, golfing, and working on home improvements.

Tawnya - Practice Manager

Tawnya joined Dr. Silvis in overseeing his three practices in 2022 and brings with her more than 30 years of experience in business and team management. She has a strong passion for pet care and is deeply committed to building a workplace culture rooted in fairness, accountability, and fun.

She is known for her strong listening skills and her ability to navigate complex situations with thoughtful, solution-focused leadership.

Tawnya has led teams in both private and corporate-owned veterinary practices, as well as in industries outside of veterinary medicine. Her love for animals also inspired her to found a 501(c)(3) dog rescue in Beaver County.

Tawnya lives in Chippewa Township with her husband, daughter, and one dog, Ditto (a Cattle Dog/Pit mix). She also has three sons, two of whom live out of state, and two grand-cats named Greyson and Malibu.

Outside of work, Tawnya enjoys gardening—especially tending to her dahlias—or relaxing on the beach while hunting for seashells.

Mary Jo, Lead Veterinary Technician

Mary Jo attended the Median School of Allied Health Careers (now known as the Vet Tech Institute of Pittsburgh) and has been in the veterinary field since 1992. After working at Avalon Vet with Dr. Moore for 23 years, she joined the Allegheny North team at our sister hospital in Pittsburgh in 2015 before helping Dr. Silvis open Pets in Harmony in 2017.

She serves many important roles in our hospital, managing inventory, providing client education, and being a patient presence that offers concern and compassion to clients and their furry kids. Her favorite aspects of working in veterinary medicine are accompanying Dr. Silvis on house calls and watching puppies and kittens grow into their senior years.

Mary Jo enjoys spending time with her husband, Mike, walking and playing with Nero (a rescued Chihuahua/Jack Russell mix – see his bio below!), and going to the movies and baking cookies with her younger brother. You might also spot her and Mike riding around Fombell on their Harley!

Visit Employee Memorial

Caitlin - Lead Veterinary Technician

Caitlin graduated from the Veterinary Technician Institute in 2020 and joined the ANVH team in 2022, bringing with her over 12 years of experience as a technician.

Caitlin enjoys educating clients on proper pet care, and she is exceptionally skilled in handling anxious and fearful pets.

Caitlin lives with her two Great Danes, Octavia and Ransom, and her once feral, now friendly, cat Bobo Del Ray (AKA Mama Cat).

Her spare time is spent at her grandparents' farm in Northern PA and relaxing with her pets.   

Hailey, CVT - Lead Veterinary Technician

Hailey has been working in the veterinary field for the past five years and has a strong passion for client education, believing that informed pet owners are key to healthy, happy pets.

Surgery is her favorite area of veterinary medicine, where she enjoys being hands-on and supporting patients through every step of their care.

Outside of work, Hailey shares her life with three pets: Gracie, an Elkhound–Golden Retriever mix; Diesel, a Lab–Hound mix; and Max, a domestic shorthair cat.

In her free time, she enjoys training her dogs and spending time outdoors doing activities with them.

Harleigh, Veterinary Technician

Harleigh began working for Dr. Silvis in 2024 at our sister hospital, Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital in Wexford, and now splits her workdays between Allegheny North Veterinary Hospital and Pets In Harmony Veterinary Hospital in Harmony.

She enjoys the fast pace at ANVH and the challenges of a busy hospital while also taking the time to care for pets and educating their owners on treatments.

Harleigh makes the long trip to ANVH from Hermitage, PA, where she resides with her wife and five cats: Josie, Whiskey, Michy, Winnie, and Bogey. She recently got married on a holiday weekend and is enjoying married life.

When not at work, Harleigh can be found golfing, at a winery or brewery, or watching Pittsburgh sports.

Rebecca - Certified Veterinary Technician

Rebecca graduated from the Vet Tech Institute of Pittsburgh in 2014. She originally dreamed of becoming a veterinarian but found her true calling as a veterinary nurse, where she takes pride in caring for patients and supporting their families.

Her professional interests include emergency and urgent care, as well as oncology, where she is currently expanding her skills while working closely with Dr. Silvis. Having a dog undergoing cancer treatment herself, she brings both clinical knowledge and personal empathy to these cases and finds it incredibly rewarding to help families gain more quality time with their pets.

Outside of work, Rebecca shares her home with a lively “zoo” that includes a Pomchi named Phoebe, two Samoyeds (Maverick and Yeti), two rescued cats (Sebastian and Dahlia), an Amazon parrot named Spyder, and plenty of chickens. She enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her animals—and is excited to soon welcome a new little human to the mix.

Jillian - Licensed Veterinary Technician

Jillian is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to every patient she meets. She values building strong relationships with both pets and their families and takes pride in supporting the veterinary team in delivering excellent medical care.

At home, Jillian shares her life with Keiko, her energetic 3-year-old Pit mix, and Jet, a 28-year-old retired racehorse who holds a special place in her heart. When she’s not at the clinic, Jillian loves spending time outdoors with her family and pets—especially on hot, sunny days. Hiking, camping, and enjoying nature are some of her favorite ways to unwind and appreciate God’s beautiful creation.

Clients may be surprised to learn that Jillian also has a need for speed—she used to drag race a 1971 Nova adding a fun and unexpected twist to her background!!

Nero, Chief Morale Officer/Front Desk Greeter (2017-2025)*

Nero has been welcoming clients and pets at the front desk since 2017, when he was just 8 weeks old. Despite having no customer service experience before joining Pets in Harmony, he has a natural talent for spreading joy and smiles, and always comes to work well-dressed.

His favorite part about working here? “People petting me and telling me how cute I am, letting little boys & girls hold me, and helping my coworkers eat their lunch!”

Nero has a very calm demeanor in the office, but is full of energy at home with mom Mary Jo & dad Mike. He loves sassing his parents & grandparents, going to the park, lying in the sun, taking naps with Pap Pap, and riding on the Harley.

**Nero was a beloved member of our team for many years, greeting clients and offering comfort to staff and visitors alike. He has now retired from his duties, but his pawprints will always remain a part of our hospital’s story.