Professional care by experienced vet
Relaxed environment for your pets
Convenient and time saving
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Why choose First Paw mobile vet?

Comprehensive care for your much loved pet. First Paw offers a mobile veterinarian service to customers across inner Melbourne that is convenient and hassle-free. We understand the challenges involved in taking your cat or dog to the vet and want to reduce stress for both pets and their owners.

Vet visits made easy
Pets feel more relaxed at home
Simple online booking
No rushed consults
Our reviews

We have been rated 5 stars not just for our expertise but also for our compassion towards animals and customer service.

recommended x 36
professional x 32
team x 42
caring x 38
quality x 27
compassionate x 18
trust x 21
affordable x 14
Melissa McKay
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Laurence was very kind & considerate of my 2 elderly chi’s Was very thorough & provided follow up information after the visit Will continue to call on this service for in home vaccinations 😊

Mish O
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I can’t thank Dr Laurence and First Paw Mobile Vet enough for today! My poor old cat developed a very painful lump on his spine and was so uncomfortable and irritable that the vets at the clinic couldn’t even get close enough for a proper exam. They sent us home with some pain relief and advise to monitor, but he still wasn’t himself. I was worried about putting my boy through another stressful car trip and vet visit, so when Dr Laurence came to us, it was a huge relief! Dr Laurence was calm, confident, and incredibly gentle, taking the time to carefully examine my cat right at home. He explained all the possible causes of the lump and talked me through treatment options. Together, we made a plan that made me feel confident and at ease. I’ve never seen my cat so relaxed during and after a vet visit, and the cost was no more than a regular clinic appointment! If your cat gets stressed easily, Dr Laurence is the vet you want. His kindness and expertise made all the difference to us, and I’m so grateful we found him. Thank you again!! 🐈‍⬛🐾

Graham Nolan
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The mobile VET was fantastic! Found this to be super convenient as we found ourselves constantly postponing getting to the VET for our cats' standard vaccinations and boosters. Laurence was on time and courteous and explained everything really well....he even talked us through a few different treatment options (without adding any pressure). Archie and Willow say thank you! Will be using again.

Jacqueline Santilli
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What a sensational service! As a first time puppy owner the idea of taking my puppy to the vet just for a puppy check up was daunting. To have the stress of transportation removed and little Baxter seen in his own environment was a relief but Dr Laurence's value is not just limited to convenience. He was very generous in sharing advice and tips for future care, very professional but relaxed and calming at the same time. I will have a local vet but will use First Paw as well. Oh and my puppy liked Dr Laurence so much that he tried to follow him out the gate!

Jessica Whitford
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We had a great experience using first Paw Mobile Vet. Before entering the premises our Vet took the time to have a pre briefing discussion to discuss concerns and symptoms we had been noticing- our cat had just returned after running away for 7 days. When he came in to do the consultation he was professional and friendly, he took his time to thoroughly complete a health check on our cat and was very knowledgeable in prescribing a course of medication to help with her recovery. In addition to this he also checked in via text in the days following to see how she was doing and if recovery was going a expected. The pricing was fair and the convenience of having someone visit our home rather than putting our pet under stress by travelling into a clinic was worthwhile. Would recommend them!

Claudia阿呀
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Dr. Laurence - highly experienced✅ - responsible✅ - gentle to furry friends🐱🐶✅ - very friendly and patience✅ Strongly recommended !!!

Kristina Gay
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Like many people I bought a puppy during COVID. Trying to get to Vets that were Open, and had availability, plus maintaining social distancing was difficult. I stumbled over First Paw while researching my options. Finding a vet that did home visits in a safe and professional manner was awesome! They have been with me through the whole gamut of pet owning, from Vaccinations, through to puppy infections, plus I have an allergy dog. First Paw are very responsive when looking for advice, or what to do in an emergency, and all my puppy needs.

Phil H
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Excellent service. Fast and friendly and great price too. Paid $268 for both my cats to have a checkup and vaccination. Definitely going here again

Angeli Weller
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Dr Laurence is excellent. We appreciate his patience with our kind but anxious rescue as well as his professionalism, experience and depth of knowledge. Highly recommend if you need a vet to come to you.

Kris Roorda
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This was the best service! I wanted to save Tiger the stress of a Vet visit and Laurence was sensational. Booking online was seamless and he rings and does all the history beforehand so he can just concentrate on your pet when he arrives. Complete confidence in Firstpaw! I will be telling all my friends about it.

Jiali Hong
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Dr. Laurence is a life saver! My cat Ralphie needs to be sedated every time we go to the vet just for a physical, so we decide to use First Paw, and everything went smoothly. Dr. Laurence was able to give Ralphie a physical and shots without struggle at all! He even gave Ralphie a treat at the end to make sure it was a great experience for him! Dr. Laurence made a normally stressful experience for us, stress free.

Meryn
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Great experience and very convenient for us without having to leave the home. Highly recommended

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How it works

It only takes 2 minutes on average to book an appointment with First Paw mobile vet.

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    Book a Vet Appointment Online

    Choose an appointment option from our available services. No pre-payment required.

    If you wish, email your pet’s previous history.

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    Prepare for your vet's visit

    A quiet room or confined area outdoors is ideal for examination, for small dogs a table or bench is very helpful. For anxious cats, please confine them to a carrier cage, the bathroom or an enclosed room where they can’t run and hide. Please allow a half hour window for us to arrive in case of potential traffic/parking delays. Oh and don’t forget to let us know if your pet has any behaviour quirks we should know about, for safety sake 🙂

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    During the visit

    The Vet will always call your given contact number upon arrival to have a friendly chat and take your pet’s history. We will then conduct our house-call vet examination from the comfort of your home or workplace and give our expert treatment & advice. Payment is required at the time of the visit and can be made preferably by debit/credit card or phone tapping.

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    After Care

    Receive your receipt and pet’s vaccination certificate by email, any veterinary referrals or pet medication scripts can be organised. Follow ups will be carried out in the subsequent days as indicated, with your pet’s visit history being sent to any regular or referral veterinary clinic if required.

Meet First Paw's head Veterinarian – Dr Laurence

Dr Laurence, owner of First Paw, strongly believes in being open and honest with clients. We are Your First Pawt of Call and believe our role as a vet is to assess your little buddy and then discuss all options with your pet’s wellbeing our number one priority.

Learn more about us
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