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 for both pets and their owners.

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.

Vet visits made easy

Pets feel more relaxed at home

Convenient service

Our Services

Total pet care at affordable prices. Moreover, we’re happy to work with your regular vet if desired.

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Wellness Check

Have your pet thoroughly assessed from nose to tail. From annual health screens to itchy skin, we come to you.

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Vaccination

Your vet will determine the most suitable vaccination for your dog or cat, guided by your pet’s lifestyle and environment. C3 (including triennial), C5, Kennel cough, F3 & FIV.

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Lump & Bump Check

Have you noticed a lump on your pet that you are concerned about? For peace of mind and convenience have it assessed from home.

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Dentistry

Does your pet have bad breath? Find out what might be causing this and if a dental procedure is indicated.

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Mobility Check

The house-call mobility consultation is ideal for lame pets and those with osteoarthritis which have trouble getting to the vet clinic.

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And much more…

including Cytopoint allergy injections, heartworm injections, prescriptions and home euthanasia.

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Why Choose First Paw?

We pride ourselves on giving non-biased assessments while advising on the various options available from surgical referrals to parasite cover and more.

Professional, personal and understanding

We genuinely love animals and treat our patients as if they were our own

Personal veterinary experience by the same vet each time

We can work with your regular vet clinic

Meet your pet’s veterinarian - Dr Laurence

Dr Laurence, owner of First Paw, strongly believes in being open and honest with clients. At First Paw, we 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.

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Why Xenia chose First Paw
over her regular vet?

“Wasn’t sure what to expect with the mobile vet – but I thought it was worth a
shot. Going to the vet used to be such an ordeal with 2 x adult rottweiler. Dr
Laurence was very thorough with their examinations. He noticed issues my
previous vet hadn’t and was also was able to take some samples of some
suspicious-looking lumps. He followed up to see how the dogs were going,
and called to explain the results a few days later.”

– Xenia Alexander

How it works

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 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. For anxious cats, please confine them to a carrier cage or the bathroom. 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

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.

After Our Visit

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.

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 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.

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5.0

Based on 177 reviews

First Paw Mobile Vet

5.0

karin tudor

01:13 26 Feb 21

Dr Lawrence was very easy to talk to with clear instructions on what to do for our first home visit 😊 covered most things by ph before entering house to make dealing with the animals much quicker and easier on allI would highly recommend this serviceThankyou Dr Lawrence

Kristina Rumpff

02:51 22 Feb 21

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.

David Bradley

04:53 19 Feb 21

Dr Laurence was great. Punctual, professional and the service provided is something that has been needed for some time. Add well needed a vaccination, not having to wait at the clinic was amazing. Highly recommended.

Tane Ozlu

11:38 12 Feb 21

Our cats Sushi and Miso both hate going to the vet for their annual jabs. And it can be such a traumatising event to even try and put them in their cages each year! I found Laurence online after a bit of googling, and after reading all the positive reviews I thought we should give it a go! And like everyone else in here we had a great experience with him. Booking with him was very smooth, I even had to cancel our first appointment due to covid scare - but he was very helpful and accomodating.On the day of the appointment he rang and found out all about the history of our cats and once he arrived he was very very gentle with our cats - and didn't rush us which often adds stress to the cats and us. The jabs went smoothly, he even managed to cut our girls nails (which normally takes several vet nurses just to hold them down). Very informative all around, friendly and a proffesional service! We will sure to book with him each year goind forward. Many thanks Laurence!

Tibor

07:46 12 Feb 21

Pickle and Ashey couldn’t have enjoyed a vet visit more, extremely convenient to have Laurence come to us instead of a stressful bet visit for a simple vacation and check up for our puppy and cat! :)

Tweety Noe

03:50 12 Feb 21

Laurence was very knowledgeable and helpful. Was also very kind and great at dealing with my nervous cat. Thank you and will be contacting again ☺️

Niki Lillibridge

02:23 12 Feb 21

khaled el houwari

01:12 12 Feb 21

Laurence was very helpful and generous with his time and the way he helped take care of my two kittens.

Toby Cox

07:23 08 Feb 21

Laurence was on time and very thorough. He was excellent with Tofu during the appointment and I was extremely impressed with the quality of the follow up and support after the initial consultation. Having recently moved to Melbourne it's a relief to have found their new vet on the first try. Thanks again Laurence!!!

Neil Bagnall

05:50 05 Feb 21

Michael Lim

02:53 02 Feb 21

Evie Kendal

02:33 02 Feb 21

My furbaby hates the cat carrier and since I live alone and don’t drive, getting her check up and vaccination done would have been very difficult without the mobile vet! Very friendly and thorough and unlike many vets didn’t treat a cat as less important than other pets. Highly recommend!

Jacqueline Santilli

14:26 28 Jan 21

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!

Fleur

23:53 27 Jan 21

This is an excellent service. Laurence is a very skilled and professional vet who treated my mum’s beagle. Indie is a very anxious dog and had infected & inflamed eyes. Despite two trips to the vet, they didn’t improve as her anxiety and twitchiness prevented the vet from being able properly inspect and treat her eyes. This made a home visit by Laurence the perfect solution. After a visit from Laurence and a treatment course, Indie’s eyes were back to normal after only a few days. I couldn’t more highly recommend Laurence and first paw mobile vet to care for your beloved animals. Laurence is so thorough, knowledgeable and attentive to your pet’s needs..

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.

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Mobile Veterinarian Clinic Melbourne

In-Home or Workplace Visits

Vet visits made easy

Pets feel more relaxed at home

Convenient service

Our Services

Wellness Check

Vaccination

Lump & Bump Check

Dentistry

Mobility Check

And much more…

Why Choose First Paw?

Meet your pet’s veterinarian - Dr Laurence

Why Xenia chose First Paw
over her regular vet?

How it works

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

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

Operating Hours

Navigation

Service Area

Get in touch

Mobile Veterinarian Clinic Melbourne

In-Home or Workplace Visits

Vet visits made easy

Pets feel more relaxed at home

Convenient service

Our Services

Wellness Check

Vaccination

Lump & Bump Check

Dentistry

Mobility Check

And much more…

Why Choose First Paw?

Meet your pet’s veterinarian - Dr Laurence

Why Xenia chose First Paw over her regular vet?

How it works

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

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

Operating Hours

Navigation

Service Area

Get in touch

Why Xenia chose First Paw
over her regular vet?