First Paw Mobile Vet

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Mobile Veterinarian Clinic Melbourne

In-Home or Workplace Visits

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 across the board.

First Paw will travel straight to your door, home or work-place, to save you time and effort. Simply book online or contact us directly to chat about how our animal assessment and treatment options can meet your needs.

Our Services

Vaccination & Health Screen

Dental check

Mobility check (Arthritis Injections)

Lump & Bump check

And More

Why Choose First Paw?

A Mobile Vet Servicing Inner Melbourne

Convenient and Stress-Free

We come to your home or workplace and offer hassle-free vet house-calls with no traffic or waiting room stress. Your pet will feel more relaxed, and we will save you time.

Your First Pawt of Call

Our mobile vet service offers first point checks to take care of your pet’s routine veterinary concerns. Can a trip to the vet hospital be avoided? Let’s find out.

Peace of Mind & Wellbeing

Early detection of common ailments is important to promote your pet’s longevity and wellbeing. It can be hard to find time to get to the vet, so we come to you.

Professional, Personal and Understanding

Receive a professional veterinary experience by the same vet each visit. Your pet’s well-being is our number one priority, we discuss cost-effective solutions tailored to your pet’s needs.

We can work with your regular vet clinic

We’re happy to work with your regular vet clinic if desired and refer you back for any further testing or surgery your pet may need. We offer a convenient service designed to save you time managing your pet’s routine health care needs.

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We pride ourselves in giving non-bias assessments while advising on economical benefits regarding common parasite cover, medications and more.

Vet House Calls for Convenience

Book a Vet Appointment Online

Choose an appointment option from our available services. Don’t forget to select some parasite cover for convenient delivery (found during booking process). There is no Pre-Payment required, Feel free to email us your pet’s previous history if you wish (Preferred by the vet regarding any current pet conditions/medications)

Prepare for Your Vet’s Visit

A quiet room or confined area outdoors is ideal for examination, for cats & small dogs a table or bench is very helpful. 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 🙂

Your First Paw Mobile Vet Visit

We will 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.

After Our Visit

Receive your pet’s vaccination certificate by email, any veterinary referrals or pet medication scripts can be organised. Lump pathology results will be followed up with you within 3 days, your pet’s visit history can be sent to your regular veterinary clinic if required.

Traveling Vets to The Rescue

Dr Laurence Gullifer established First Paw to provide pet owners with a stress free alternative to the traditional veterinarian experience. A passion for animal welfare and pet photography has driven the business since its inception and today this ethos remains as strong as ever. Choose our friendly and reliable service for total convenience and to save valuable time. We will come to your home for a pet assessment or prescription service and to perform our listed treatments where possible. If required, our team can also refer your animal to a standard clinic for further procedures. Please note that we are very happy to work with your regular vet and can refer you back to them if you prefer. Contact us for pet dental care, pet prescriptions, dog vaccinations and more. First Paw also works within Parkville Melbourne.

What our customers say

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5.0

Based on 163 reviews

First Paw Mobile Vet

5.0

Lauren Murch

07:50 19 Jan 21

I have a senior cat who stresses terribly whenever we have to travel to see a vet. This was a great alternative for his health check and vaccination. Booking was very easy and Dr Laurence was great with my cat (who is often very cranky with strangers). He offered great health advice and provided some good recommendations for various products. Very reasonably priced and overall the best, least stress free vet visit we have ever had! Will definitely be booking Dr Laurence for the next check up!

Matt Roberts

05:43 19 Jan 21

Booked online, very easy and accessible to book. My cat, Bella is an adopted cat and is very stressed going to the vet. Dr Laurence took the time to get to know my concerns and explained my cats history. He also followed up and checked how she was going. Would definitely recommend.

Jessica Whitford

00:19 18 Jan 21

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!

vsamtan

04:55 14 Jan 21

Dr Laurence was great with all three of our cats whom range from docile to crazy. Really takes the stress out of heading into a vet clinic for both owner and pet! Dr Laurence was thorough and professional and went above and beyond.

Jianyi Sun

04:40 14 Jan 21

Well deserved 5 star. Very friendly and professional service!

Sam McMahon

09:20 11 Jan 21

Such a great service! Dr Laurence was excellent and took time to explain everything. No hidden costs and good value for high quality service. Will definitely use again for my pets. 🐈

Seamus O

07:26 11 Jan 21

Excellent advice and care. Seriously well recommended, Laurence (Vet) was extremely helpful, spent time, asked lots of questions, great knowledge base and overall exceptional service.

Jacqueline T

07:40 05 Jan 21

Laurence was amazing with my cheeky 15 month old German Shepherd - loved that I could get him seen by a vet in my own home where he is comfortable - booking process and visit was all easy and professional - Would definitely be using Laurence from at First Paw Mobile Vet for all tank future vet needs.

matthew vardy

10:22 30 Dec 20

Had great service from Lawrence who was away on leave, but still called me back regarding our new puppys health check enquriy, and whilst he wasnt able to see us at the last minute which was completly reasonable, even took the time to answer questions, give further recommendations to others and also sent a free e book, will defintely keep in mind for our next visit.

Kristine Donagan

10:06 22 Dec 20

Dr Laurence is amazing. His home service is easy to book, reliable, well priced and my frenchies just love him.I started using his service during covid and will continue to in the future as it’s soooo much easier than trying to wrangle two excitable dogs into the car and manage them in a vets surgery. Just the smells of lots of other animals in the vets sends them both into a frenzy and we usually all come home exhausted. With the home service they are calm (well, as much as they can be) and are happy to be examined as they’re in their home environment. It’s just so easy and a service I highly recommend. 😁

Gabrielle PHELAN

01:11 22 Dec 20

Laurence was great! He really advocated for the best care of my cat. He came out on short notice and assisted us with a stressful move, gave excellent advice and was very compassionate with my anxious cat.

Sarah Shu

00:33 22 Dec 20

The best vet service I have had in more than 15 years of dog owning, in the convenience of my own home. Laurence was knowledgeable, professional and followed up multiple time after the visit to make sure my dog is okay. Highly recommended this service!

Kristina Jolly

20:27 21 Dec 20

Amazing business - my cat was too anxious to be seen at his normal vet so the in home service was the perfect solution. In fact the cat enjoyed it so much he didn’t want the vet to leave! Highly recommend.

Celia McCarthy

09:31 18 Dec 20

What an incredible business. I’m not sure if me or my baby pup were more nervous about the first vaccines but Lawrence made me (and more importantly my pooch) feel completely at ease. An excellent service that perfectly slipped in around my (always too busy) work schedule, Lawrence had my pup vaccinated, checked and ready to go about his day before my first meeting had even started. But most importantly he did it without a single whelp or yelp throughout the entire process. After hearing horror stories about dogs terrified of the vet, there is no one else I would call on for shots or check ups. I have referred all my friends.

Susana Lojko

23:59 16 Dec 20

Since the first day my old Labrador met Dr Laurence, we realized how excellent professional he is. He took the time to answer all my questions, listened to Koome history and continued a follow-up after the visit.In addition, he is sensitive friendly and nice with pet owners. So, without doubt, when my almost 16-year-old dog needed to say goodbye to us, I called Laurence to accompany Koome to the end of her beautiful life. He and the nurse were very respectful and sensitive at this difficult time. Koome slept peacefully in the best hands.He is really the best vet I met, and I recommend him 100%. Thanks Laurence, I really appreciate your professional, kind and amazing service!

Komal Shahid

22:28 16 Dec 20

Just had the most amazing experience with Dr Laurence and first paw mobile vet. I am so happy that I stumbled upon the First Paw Mobile Vet service when I was browsing online. I was worried about taking my kitten Zoe to the vet as I am a new cat mommy and she doesn't like public spaces. I live in the city and don't have a car so this was super convenient for me.Dr Laurence is so kind, caring knowledgeable and was so patient throughout and answered all my questions. It's obvious that he loves animals as he showed genuine concern and care about her well-being. Zoe is usually jittery around people but she seemed very relaxed and comfortable around him.Thank you so much for the fantastic service. I highly recommend First Paw Mobile vet service to everyone.

Oscar Zárate

22:21 16 Dec 20

Laurence is THE BEST VET in town!He is kind, respectful and professional. He knows how to treat pets.Thank you very much!I will recommend Laurence to everyone I know.

Nick Longhurst

08:22 16 Dec 20

Laurence was great! Punctual and extremely professional, definitely knows all things when it comes to pets! No doubt our puppy cavoodle is in good hands. Love that this service is mobile! Came right to our house and had the vet appointment in the comfort of our own home! Winning!

Victoria Ferguson

05:29 15 Dec 20

Amazing service! One of my cats is really anxious and was so much happier to be able to be treated from home! Highly recommended!

Lili Flower

22:56 14 Dec 20

I am so happy that we found First Paw Mobile Vet.Dr Laurence provided us with a lot of information and patiently answered all of my questions. Dr Laurence is thorough and showed a genuine care and interest in our cat, Sammy's, wellbeing.Sammy warmed to Dr Laurence quickly and the check up was stress free both for Sammy and myself. Thanks so much.

Lisa Livori

22:16 10 Dec 20

I was so worried about our cat seeing Dr Laurence as he is a real scaredy cat of people he doesn’t know. Dr Laurence was so wonderful with him and our cat wasn’t as scared as I thought he would be, and let him perform an examination - I was so relieved.😃Dr Laurence is so professional, gentle and caring, I would definitely recommend him to care for your pets.The mobile service is so helpful as we live in Melbourne CBD and we don’t have a car.Thank you Dr Lawrence, we really appreciate your kind, friendly service.

Lester Wilson

20:42 10 Dec 20

Booked an appointment for a home visit vaccination. Booking was easy. Laurence arrived on time and was friendly and professional. Will definitely use these guys again.

Anne Miles

07:02 07 Dec 20

Our 19 year old cat got to the end of the line. First Paw came to help end her suffering. The vet and nurse at First Paw were just wonderful and very sensitively and respectfully managed this tricky time for us. They never rushed us through this either. Coming to our home was the best thing that we could have done for the cat as she didn't end in fear at all and just slid away peacefully. I recommend First Paw without hesitation.

martin reeves

21:56 30 Nov 20

Laurence was very prompt, asked all the right questions, and showed great care with my sore, big dog. Having him come over for a front porch consultation was so great not to have to lift the dog in and out of the car to the vet. Very comprehensive. Thanks

Melissa McKay

22:09 29 Nov 20

Laurence was very kind & considerate of my 2 elderly chi’sWas very thorough & provided follow up information after the visitWill continue to call on this service for in home vaccinations 😊

sofia

12:02 28 Nov 20

First Paws was a fantastic experience! My staffy Marli becomes anxious around other dogs which makes seeing a vet difficult. Laurence was communicative, knowledgeable, and empathetic. He connected with Marli easily. He genuinely listened to our concerns and her history, and made helpful, insightful recommendations in order to benefit her health. Furthermore, he paid attention to her wellbeing -not just her physical health- which is imperative but can be hard to find in a vet. I highly recommend First Paws.

Elena Adams

07:40 27 Nov 20

I needed a local vet at short notice and Laurence was able to fit my dog Pip in that day. Laurence was friendly, professional and very reliable. First Paw is a convenient service, and Pip made a speedy recovery thanks to Laurence. Highly recommend. Thank you Laurence!

Christine

01:38 25 Nov 20

Laurence was very knowledgeable and compassionate in dealing with my very nervous kitty when she had her check up. The fact that he can come to my home spares us a lot of unnecessary stress. I appreciated the extra follow up - first with some useful aftercare information and then a few days later to see that Meowy was happy and well.I'll be happy to book Laurence for future check ups and would recommend him to anyone who wants to avoid the hassle that comes with getting their reluctant pet to the vet.

Rebecca Smith

05:17 20 Nov 20

Laurence has been wonderful with our animals. He is knowledgeable, offers different care options and obviously has a genuine love of animals.Booking is easy, communication is excellent and follow up is always consistent. Would recommend 100% for anyone looking for a mobile vet. Not having to load everyone into the car is just a bonus!

Shari Davies

05:15 20 Nov 20

Laurence was prompt, professional and very careful with my cats – he was sensitive to their needs, acting quickly so they wouldn't get too stressed out. He was informative, gave me good advice and checked up on the animals a few days later, definitely recommend to any pet owner.

Mel Walker

06:23 17 Nov 20

Highly recommend Laurence and “first paws”. Laurence was super responsive, I was able to book an appointment for the next day. Laurence provided assessment for my kitty cat and was able to administer and prescribe pain relief all without me having to leave home and trying to get an unhappy cat to the vet. Thanks so much Laurence 🙂

Stephanie Bruce

04:38 11 Nov 20

So convenient, really lovely experience

Helen Kioutsoukis

04:16 11 Nov 20

Drew Higgins

03:58 11 Nov 20

Always great service and just what we need for our cat :)

yeon eryn

07:58 07 Nov 20

My pup got her 2nd vaccination and a checkup ! Highly recommend !Couldn’t be happier than this :) he was super gentle with my little pup and knowledgeable and professional! Gave me lots of informations Thank you so much Laurence 😊

neha rahaman

22:13 05 Nov 20

Being a first time Pet parent, we had a lot of questions for Laurence and Laurence was very patient and answered all our queries. Our 10 weeks old Pup was very calm around Laurence thus making it a very pleasant experience for us.

Farhad Farokhi

02:22 05 Nov 20

Laurence is an amazing vet. Our dog, Scruffy, is very nervous around new people. He made him feel relaxed and calm. He also got the medicine that we needed for him fast and called us to schedule the visit as soon as the medicine arrived. He is fast, reliable, and cares a lot about animals. Cannot recommend him enough!

Soula T

07:54 04 Nov 20

So convenient having a vet come to you. My cat Gattino was stress free and enjoying his treats!I highly recommend their services and professionalism at your ownhome..... Thank you Laurence

Sabrina Idrose

00:22 04 Nov 20

Laurence was great with my cat!! I love the fact that I no longer need to take my cat to the vet clinic to be vaccinated, I’m very happy and would definitely contact him again in the future!

nina black

01:24 01 Nov 20

I would highly recommend Laurence! Friendly, easy going, and you can tell he really cares. THANK YOU Laurence, we will definitely have you around again:)

John Warren

23:27 31 Oct 20

The services are very professional, helpful and above all caring. Would recommend First Paw to everyone.

Zac Somers

23:46 27 Oct 20

Very convenient and professional service! Will be my regular vet for my new kitten.

Caroline Farah

06:11 23 Oct 20

We contacted First Paw Mobile Vet as we couldn't get an appointment at our local vet. Our cat (Tiger) had been involved in a fight and was injured so he needed attention. Dr Laurence was amazing! He arrived on time, was very gentle and attentive to Tiger. Checked him out, treated the injury, gave him the necessary injections and medication and even followed up on Tiger's recovery a few times. Something our local vet had never done. Having Dr Laurence come to the house to treat our cat saved us and Tiger a lot of stress and anxiety by not having to get Tiger in the basket/cage( which is always a challenge) and wait in a waiting room. Highly recommend First Paw Mobile Vet and will definitely use again!

Dantastic Games

06:08 18 Oct 20

Had my puppy's first consult with Laurence a week or so ago - highly recommend! I was expecting to just get a quick look at her, administer her vaccine and off to the next appointment. Instead he was super proactive about making sure Marceline has been set up properly and very attentively listened to the couple of concerns and questions I had. He made sure to address them very thoroughly and you can tell how much he cares about the well being of your animal companion.

Carlos Escudero

07:15 13 Oct 20

Dr. Laurence delivers as advertised and then some. He has a genuine care for the well being of our fur baby and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Michelle Purcell

01:50 10 Oct 20

Laurence was wonderful with Max our dog. Everything you want in a vet listened to us was patient with Max who was in pain and followed up just as he said he would. Best recommendation Max thought he was great 😊

KD OWO

03:09 09 Oct 20

Dr Laurence is very professional, reliable vet. Reasonable price and good knowledge about everything. Really friendly with my two cats. Highly recommended to everyone!

Kacy Smith

03:20 05 Oct 20

The convenience of First Paw is next to none. My 10.5 year old Stanley dog hurt his back and was beside himself with anxiety from the pain. The last thing I wanted to do was put him in the car and take him to the vet, a place that makes him even more anxious! Finding Laurence at First Paw was my greatest discovery ever! Laurence was so calm, gentle and patient with Stanley. He took his time to assess the problem and explained everything we needed to do to achieve recovery. Stanley is back to his normal self and I couldn’t be happier with this service!

Rhys Calvin

00:11 05 Oct 20

My English pointer hates going to the vet and the waiting room really stressed him out. Having a vet come to my home was super handy and my dog got along really well with the friendly and very thorough vet, Dr Laurence Gulifer. Highly recommend.

Savannah Kerrigan

00:09 01 Oct 20

Nothing but good things to say about Laurence! He was responsive, reliable, super caring and very knowledgeable! Highly recommend and also really great value

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First Paw Mobile Vet

Mobile Veterinarian Clinic Melbourne

In-Home or Workplace Visits

Our Services

Why Choose First Paw?

Convenient and Stress-Free

Your First Pawt of Call

Peace of Mind & Wellbeing

Professional, Personal and Understanding

We can work with your regular vet clinic

Take the upper paw

Vet House Calls for Convenience

Book a Vet Appointment Online

Prepare for Your Vet’s Visit

Your First Paw Mobile Vet Visit

After Our Visit

Traveling Vets to The Rescue

What our customers say

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