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Kehoe Animal Clinic
Melbourne, Florida

Veterinarian- Kehoe Animal Clinic

VeterinarianFull-Time

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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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $133k (middle half $128k–$135k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida216 active3,097 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusFlorida 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 10 employers
3
<$80k
2
$80k-115k
5
$115k-150k
7
$150k-185k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
82% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Relocation assistance
35% this job
Loan repayment
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#2

Veterinarian

Veterinary Practice Partners · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian

$100k-$175k
#4

Urgent Care Veterinarian – Northeast Florida

$63-$77/hr
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,071 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Generous sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave and bonding time
Annual CE allowance plus CE days

Living in Melbourne

Typical market rent
$1,841/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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