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
Maryanne Lane
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Laurence and Erin were wonderful at a time that was very difficult for us. They arrived when they said they would and treated both Cooper, our 16 year old Labrador and ourselves with respect and kindness. Laurence explained everything he was going to do and stepped back when we needed time with Cooper before he performed the euthanasia. He spoke gently to Cooper and to us. He made an experience we were all dreading so much more comfortable. We can’t thank him and Erin enough for their compassion and professionalism. I would highly recommend First Paw to anyone.

Cognitive Assessments Australia
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Dr Laurence was very patient with my anxious cat and was very gentle and patient. Thorough treatment and assessment without the hassle of having to drive to a clinic - perfect for anxious dogs and cats. Highly recommend and we will be using this service in future.

Jonathon Fletcher
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Friendly, knowledgeable and timely service. Helped with my cats needs and also gave useful general health advice. Would definitely go with First Paw again.

Vincent Chea
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Awesome service provided by veterinarian, Laurence, during the stage 4 COVID-19 lockdown. We started to notice that our border collie was having some issues related to his rear-end and our cat hat been scratching at his face near his ear. We didn't want to deal with the logistics and risk of transporting both pets and also all the additional measures required due to the lockdown at our regular clinic. We setup an online appointment via the website and Laurence arrived right at the scheduled appointment time. We did a 15-minute phone consultation before Laurence entered the property. Laurence was very thorough with the examination and also provided a full general health check on our pets. Very kind and considerate and talked us through all the examinations and provided a lot of background on what was happening, also checking in a few days later. Really lifted the bar beyond what we were used to with our other highly-rated and regarded local clinic, would definitely use the service again without hesitation.

Rebecca Smith
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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!

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!

Tweety
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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 ☺️

Montana Hutchings
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My beautiful baby boy arti (bull Arab cross) had a bad fall yesterday and so I called Firstpaw mobile vet The lady on the phone was lovley and took all my details The vet ended up having some cancellations and called me to come earlier witch was great for me x He was super sweet and kind and my dogs loved him Very affordable pricing for this amazing quality xx Would highly recommend xx We even got a cute little magnet and a roll of puppy poop bags xx

Dantastic Games
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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.

Paul Sabato
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Found First Paw Mobile Vet using a Google search and booked in. Dr. Laurence visited to do a home vaccination for my 11 year old Bengal cat who absolutely hates her kitty carrier. The experience was great. Dr. Laurence called on arrival to learn more about my cat before coming inside. Such a caring, patient and knowledgeable human who clearly cares about animals and their wellbeing. I highly recommend First Paw Mobile Vet

Rhys Calvin
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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.

Stephanie Monkivitch
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Could not recommend Laurence and the team at First Mobile Vet more. From speaking to the lovely lady who made the booking with me over the phone to the thorough consultation I had with Laurence, all was amazing. I have a 11 year old Rotweiler who was in a bad way with impaired mobility. Laurence made a visit to do a consult and administer a Berensa injection. It has worked a treat for her and we are now able to go for 2 small walks a day compared to her not being able to get out of her bed. Laurence gave us so much of his time and even did a follow up to see how she was tracking. Love that I can now book First Paw to come and see us at home. Will definitely continue to use them. Very happy customer and doggie!

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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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