Our services
Total pet care at affordable prices. Moreover, we’re happy to work with your regular vet if desired.
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Overall health check
Thorough health assessment of your pet from nose to tail. From annual health screens to itchy skin, we come to you.
Dog & cat vaccinations
We will determine the most suitable vaccination for your dog or cat, guided by your pet’s lifestyle and environment.
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.
Pet dental check
Does your pet have bad breath? Find out what might be causing this and if a dental procedure is indicated.
Mobility check
The house-call mobility consultation is ideal for lame pets and those with osteoarthritis which have trouble getting to the vet clinic.
At-home euthanasia
Peaceful farewells for our precious pet companions from the comfort of home.
Phone consultations
Remote, friendly, professional, non-biased & experienced vet advice from the comfort of your home.
And much more
including Cytopoint allergy injections and heartworm injections
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.
Our reviews
We have been rated 5 stars not just for our expertise but also for our compassion towards animals and customer service.
Laurence was awesome. My cat, Muse, who was adopted from the RSCPA started to have a bit of nausea. Laurence was able to come to us after 6pm, (during the COVID lockdowns as well) to give Muse a check up. Text message follow ups are also really personable. Muse seemed to warm up to a vet rather quickly and was much more relaxed at home. Will be using Laurence for future check ups!
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
We had such a great experience with Dr. Laurence when it came to vaccinating our 4 year old dog, who was too anxious and stressed to set foot in our regular vet clinic after multiple attempts. Laurence showed patience, kindness and persistence throughout his home visit and was able to get the job done efficiently. We highly recommend his services and will definitely be using First Paw again in the future!
I got my puppy during the COVID-19 distancing rules, and was pleased to find First Paw Mobile Vet could come to my house so I could be with my puppy while he got his exam and vaccination. They were diligent about wearing a mask & gloves, hand washing, keeping distance from me as much as possible, and keeping the time in my home short, to minimise risk to me and my household, as well as the community. Dr Laurence was thorough, professional and friendly.
As a first time cat adopter I reached out to First Paw for a health check for Hedy and some general advice on her care. Laurence was punctual, communicative, clearly loves animals and was very generous with his time and guidance. I wouldn't hesitate to call First Paw again for their caring approach, not to mention convenience and professionalism. Thanks Laurence!
Highly recommend Laurence. He was wonderful with my 2 cats, even though one of them was rather unhappy with the process. Great service, right on time, and took the time to explain everything thoroughly and answer our questions. Will definitely get him back for the next annual check-up!
Dr Laurence was absolutely wonderful with my 16.2 year old Labrador. We have used his service 3 times now and I can't highly recommend him enough. He was very gentle, caring and thorough and went above and beyond with #SpencerTheDog's mobility issues. Thank you once again!
Wonderful mobile vet and great service. Dr Lawrence Gullifer is very knowlegible and friendly. Highly recommended.
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.
Well deserved 5 star. Very friendly and professional service!
We had an amazing experience with Dr Laurence! Our poor cat was in a bad way with a very swollen face with what appeared to be an infected abscess from an injury caused by a cat or possum. Dr Laurence was very reassuring when he arrived to our home and took it one step at a time to inspect and treat our fur boy! It was so scary seeing our cat so unwell so the last thing I wanted to do was pop him in a cage to take him to the vet - it would have been even more distressing. The professionalism and empathy he showed towards myself and our cat made it clear to me that he is in the right field of work. From injections, to a shaved cheek and small procedure, temperature and weight checks - all was covered in one home visit. I take my hat off to you! Thanks for looking after our Pepi. He has had a complete turnaround. Highly recommended vet service. Put me at ease right away! Thank you x 100
Friendly, knowledgeable and timely service. Helped with my cats needs and also gave useful general health advice. Would definitely go with First Paw again.
How it works
It only takes 2 minutes on average to book an appointment with First Paw mobile vet.
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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.
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