The Short Story:
I *highly* recommend Kehoe Animal Clinic! If you have animals, THIS is where you want to go.
The Supportive Proof:
Our animals are our kids. We wouldn't trust their care with just any Doctor. We were fortunate to find Dr. Kehoe to maintain and treat our cats and dogs after having been through a number of Veterinarians that were adequate, sure, but with Dr. Kehoe, we always know the advice is solid and we are given all the viable options from the start.
Firstly, having worked in rescue myself, I fully appreciate that she has been on multiple trips to Bahamian Islands (I think that is right?) to volunteer her services to help them combat their pet over-population by spaying and neutering animals. She has even brought back homeless dogs and gotten them adopted here! One of her own dogs was one she pulled from a local shelter who was suffering after being horribly mauled by another dog. Little 'Pete' is now an adorable, happy, clinic mascot! Another one of her dogs is from a local rescue organization.
In my own experience with Dr Kehoe, she correctly (and quickly!) diagnosed my dog as having a rare digestive disorder, EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency). Additionally, she diagnosed my cat with Hyperthyroidism this year. She explains things so that we understand them and I love the way she will tell you the different ways things can be treated, and if cost is an issue for you (it is for me), she will tell you straight up, this is an expensive procedure or, you could do this (expensive thing) or this (less expensive, same-results-thing). For example, with the Hyperthyroid (tumor on thyroid gland) cat, there is an expensive surgery (typically $2k+) to remove the tumor which carries risk (as all surgeries with anesthetic do). But I chose not to do that, as she pointed out that my cat who is 14+ has a significant heart murmur and that could potentially add additional risk. There are twice daily (affordable) pills, or if you're not keen on giving pills to the cat, there is an equally affordable cream that you can smear inside their ear. We chose pills and our kitty is thriving and back to her old self! A different cat of ours has a congenital seizure disorder and must take anti-seizure meds daily. In lieu of charging me a premium amount for the pills (as my previous Vets have done), she actually calls them into a pharmacy and I pay the going generic rate for them. Now, isn't THAT a nice change?!
I hope these examples give you some idea of how she treats? I also appreciate that she does not outwardly judge (inwardly, I can't tell you LOL I guess as long as I can't tell...;-)) your treatment choice or push you into anything if you're not ready, either mentally or financially.
Dr Kehoe is very humble and would likely not advertise that she was chosen to receive the James Herriot Award, that is given to "an outstanding agency or individual who, through communication with the public, has helped promote and inspire an appreciation of and concern for animals." How awesome it that??
Yes, Dr. Kehoe is a great Veterinarian, but she is also an incredible human being. This is the kind of person I want treating my animals. She is the kind of person you just want to know. Don't just take my word for it, make an appointment and go see for yourself-you'll love and appreciate her too, I just know it.
PS- if Rockledge is "far" for you, make the appointment anyway. You'll see Kehoe Animal Clinic and her kind, knowledgeable, fun and courteous staff are worth the drive! ;-) read more