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 - Office Manager

Tawnya joined Dr. Silvis in overseeing his three practices in 2022. She brings with her more than 25 years of business management experience and a strong passion for pet care and creating a work culture that fosters fairness and fun!

She takes pride in her listening skills and ability to find solutions in difficult situations.

Tawnya has had the opportunity to lead teams in private and corporate-owned veterinary practices and outside of the veterinary industry.  Her passion for animals led to her founding a 501 (c) (3) dog rescue in Beaver County.  She and her family found homes for over 50 dogs!

Her favorite thing about leading teams is coming up with fun team-building exercises, such as hiding 160 ducks throughout the hospital and planning outings and parties for the teams.

Tawnya lives at home in Chippewa Township with her husband, daughter, and three dogs: Mocha (chocolate lab), Porter (pit-dane), and Ditto (cattle dog/pit). She also has three sons, two of whom live out of state, and a grand-cat, Greyson. 

When not at work, she can be found in the garden tending to her dahlias or on a beach 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!

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Harleigh

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.

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.   

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.