Southside Veterinary Hospital in Vero Beach, FL

Southside Veterinary Hospital is a full-service animal hospital located in Vero Beach, FL, providing comprehensive care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. From routine wellness visits to urgent care and surgery, our compassionate team proudly serves pets and their families across Vero Beach and the surrounding communities.

Compassionate, Full-Service Pet Care Rooted in the Vero Beach Community

At Southside Veterinary Hospital, we believe that exceptional veterinary care begins with meaningful relationships. For decades, our Vero Beach veterinary team has been a trusted resource for dogs, cats, and exotic pets — offering everything from routine wellness visits and preventative care to emergency walk-ins and advanced surgery.

We’re proud to be more than just an animal hospital in Vero Beach — we’re a dedicated part of this community. Led by Dr. David Kilpatrick, our small, experienced team delivers practical, personalized care with the warmth and attention every pet deserves. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, we’re here to provide honest guidance, trusted medical care, and a welcoming space for the pets who mean everything to you.

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Comprehensive Veterinary Services for Pets of All Kinds

Our Vero Beach vet hospital provides care that’s tailored to your pet’s specific needs — and your own goals as a pet parent.

We offer a complete range of veterinary services for dogs, cats, and exotic pets — including reptiles, guinea pigs, mice, turtles, and more. Whether your pet is here for a routine exam or urgent walk-in vet care, you can expect thorough, thoughtful treatment backed by years of experience and modern medical technology.

Primary Wellness Care

Preventative services including annual exams, vaccines, microchipping, allergy care, and nutritional guidance.

Urgent & Emergency Vet Services

Emergency walk-ins, wound care, vomiting, seizures, and other urgent needs — we’re here when time matters.

Veterinary Surgery

Skilled soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, including spay/neuter, mass removal, dental surgery, and fracture repair.

Pet End-of-Life Care

Gentle, compassionate euthanasia, quality of life consultations, cremation, and memorial services.

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Meet Our Veterinary Team

From surgery to wellness and urgent care, our team brings decades of combined experience to the table — and we support each other like family. Many of our staff have deep roots in the Vero Beach community, and we welcome all clients with kindness, transparency, and respect.

Our clinic is led by Dr. David Kilpatrick, a trusted veterinarian in Vero Beach, and supported by skilled technicians and compassionate client care professionals who treat every pet like their own.

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Why Families Across Indian River County Trust Southside Veterinary Hospital

We’re proud to have earned the trust of generations of local pet families. Here’s what some of them have to say about their experience at Southside Veterinary Hospital:

Marilyn Y.

“Staff are always friendly and helpful. They helped me find a vet to care for my goats. Dr. Kilpatrick always takes the time to sit down and explain Sadie’s condition as well as the optional treatments. I trust Southside and their care. They don’t try to sell you anything and help to keep treatment within my budget.”

Tori M.

“My pit mix has anxiety when it comes to vets and nail care. At home, she lets me do anything I need to care for her (Ears, teeth, baths, etc.), but will not let me touch her nails. The staff at Southside has been nothing but patient with my pit and me. I could not be more grateful. She is a handful when she is anxious, and they were steadfast in creating a care plan to achieve a nail trim while balancing her anxiety.”

Chris H.

“I am beyond grateful for the exceptional care and compassion Dr. Kilpatrick provided to my fathers and my beloved dog Charlie. His dedication to his well-being, both in good times and during his last days, has left an indelible mark on my heart. It is evident that he and his team genuinely cared about each furry patient that came through their door.”

Jim G.

“We needed some last-minute vaccinations for our dogs so we could go to the Bahamas. We were given a quick appointment, and we’re very pleased with Dr. Kilpatric and the entire staff. He took time to talk with us and was very thorough with our dogs. By far the best Vet we have ever been to. What a lucky find.”

Susan W.

“They were professional and compassionate in what every pet owner dreads. As it very well might be the last time we may need their service, they gave us 5-star treatment and a week later followed with a sympathy card. Dr. Kilpatrick spent a long time with us during and after the process. What a wonderful office and staff.”

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