Veterinarian- Kehoe Animal Clinic
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | Kehoe Animal Clinic | Melbourne, FL
Kehoe Animal Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our growing small animal practice in Melbourne, Florida, located along Florida's beautiful Space Coast. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a new graduate seeking mentorship, this is an outstanding opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment focused on exceptional patient care.
As one of Melbourne's trusted veterinary providers, our full-service hospital offers comprehensive care ranging from preventive medicine and wellness exams to surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, regenerative medicine, acupuncture, and laser therapy. We are committed to helping pets live healthier lives while fostering a positive culture that supports professional growth and work-life balance.
- Core Competencies
- Small Animal Medicine
- Preventive Care & Wellness
- General Surgery
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Diagnostic Imaging & Ultrasound
- Digital Radiology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Regenerative Medicine
- Acupuncture & Laser Therapy
- Client Communication & Education
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Quarterly production with no negative accrual
- Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Excellent work-life balance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO with rollover
- Paid parental leave and bonding time
- Annual CE allowance plus CE days
- Professional development assistance
- Paid professional dues and PLIT
- Structured mentorship program
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Personal pet discounts
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Florida veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
- Open to all experience levels, including new graduates
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for exceptional patient care and client service
Why Melbourne?
Located on Florida's Space Coast, Melbourne offers beautiful beaches, year-round sunshine, outdoor recreation, and a thriving coastal community. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to boating, fishing, nature preserves, and all that Central Florida has to offer.
Join Kehoe Animal Clinic and build a rewarding veterinary career with a team dedicated to compassionate care, medical excellence, and professional growth.
Kehoe Animal Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care including wellness exams, surgery, and diagnostics for small animals. They will also focus on client education and collaborate with the clinic team to maintain high standards of patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $133k (middle half $128k–$135k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida | 216 active | 3,097 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Florida healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus · 14% offer loan repayment329 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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