Unsure if a trip to the vet clinic is necessary? Can’t find the time in your busy schedule? Or perhaps it’s too stressful for you & your pet?
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Well forget the traffic because we are your ‘First Pawt of Call’.

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We offer a personalised service so you know exactly who will be taking care of your pet each visit. First Paw mobile vet takes care of your pet’s routine veterinary care such as vaccinations, annual health screens, dental assessment, lump checks, lameness and arthritis care.
We work within your budget to find the best solutions for your pet’s health care. If we believe your pet requires further diagnostics or surgery, we can work together with your regular veterinarian to get the best outcomes for your pet.
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Alternatively, we can provide our own recommendations for general practice or specialist referrals. Our aim is to comprehensively assess your pet and discuss all options with utmost transparency.

Why choose First Paw mobile vet

  • Avoid a visit to the vet clinic
  • Super convenient
  • Simply time saving
  • Less stressful for your pet
  • Great option for pets with mobility problems, especially large, arthritic dogs
  • Your pet might not travel well
  • You can’t get to the clinic
  • Super handy for busy parents
  • No more waiting in a busy waiting room
  • Beneficial for the elderly who might find it difficult getting to the clinic
  • No frustrating traffic
  • Allows the vet to see your pet's more natural environment and behaviour
  • Reduces risk of clinic transmitted infections eg Kennel Cough, Cat Flu etc.
  • Take advantage of work-place vet visits if you're lucky enough to work with your little buddy
Dr Laurence, Owner of First Paw mobile vet carrying a golden retriver puppy

Meet Dr Laurence – First Paw Founder

Starting First Paw

Throughout his career, Dr Laurence has seen first-hand how stressful, frustrating and inconvenient routine visits to the vet can be. Whether it be just physically getting to the vet, the stress of the waiting room, or unforeseen costs. Whatever the reason is Dr Laurence strongly believes in being open and honest with clients, and what better environment to do this but in the comfort and convenience of your home or work-place. 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.

Early career

His career began at the Burwood RSPCA, where he was able to gain experience across a wide range of areas including surgery, medicine and welfare. Following this Dr Laurence has worked in a variety of small animal general practice clinics across Melbourne, giving him an appreciation of what clients need and want when they visit a vet. Laurence saw the development of a mobile vet clinic a great advantage for pets and their owners.

Area of interest

His area of interest is arthritis care and he is passionate about developing individual comprehensive management plans to increase your pet’s wellbeing and longevity.

Personal life

Whether it be relaxing in one of inner Melbourne’s famous parks, making the optimistic trek to the MCG to barrack for his beloved Melbourne Demons, or heading up to Metung and boating on the Gippsland lakes, Dr Laurence believes in a healthy work/life balance. He’s also got a sneaky passion for pet photography so keep an eye out when he comes knocking.

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What our customers say about us

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
Hannah Lewis
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Thanks Laurence for your care in looking after our dog and her sore paw and helpful diet tips for Rufus’ runny poos. Both dogs are doing better. Appreciate the home visit as it made things so much easier to get the dogs checked.

Haley
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Laurence was incredibly kind, and very helpful when he came to check on my cat! He had lots of great advice and my cat felt so much better after getting the necessary injection & medication :)

Chris Perry
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Great Vet. Awesome they come to you. So caring and knowledgeable

Joshua Madden
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Laurence came out to give our new puppy his second lot of injections. It was such a stress-free, positive experience (for both us and our dog) to have such a caring and knowledgeable vet come out to our home. Laurence took the time to carefully discuss all aspects of puppy ownership with us, from diet recommendations to worming plans, and gave Sonny a thorough checkup. We've rebooked for his next injections, and couldn't be happier with the decision to use First Paw Mobile Vet!

Zsuzsika
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First Paw mobile vet is a game changer! Our cat, Frida refused to go in the box to the vet, she seemed traumatised to get in - very defensive and scratchy. Dr Laurence provided a phone consult before coming in and then came over to give Frida her first check up at home. Dr Laurence provided clear instructions and helpful information to keep Frida healthy. He ensured minimal stress for Frida (and us!) and excellent customer service. Highly recommended!

Sneha Lollmun
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Laurence was very nice and friendly. The kids loved him, specially for a first visit. So he will be our regular vet now 😊

Louisa L
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First time using a mobile vet and Dr Laurence was wonderful with my anxious dog. He was very patient and gentle with my dog who suffers from anxiety and is fearful of people. He was on time, professional, knowledgable and provided lots of information. Would happily use First Paw services again in future. Highly recommended.

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!

Nick Longhurst
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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!

Amy Crow
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Great to save the stress of pet carriers and unfamiliar surroundings. Also nice to have more than one pet treated and given great care. Highly recommended!

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 😊

Tasha
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Dr Laurence at First Paws is fantastic, comprehensive service, great advice with a caring and understanding approach. Highly recommend.