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?

Well forget the traffic because we are your ‘First Pawt of Call’.


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.

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
Rose
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Amazing service by Dr Laurence. This was my first time using a mobile vet for my new puppy and I was extremely happy I did. Laurence was very professional from the initial call before meeting little Millie, right up until the very end. He answered all of our questions and provided us with great advice and tips. I would highly recommend First Paw Mobile Vet as this service is next to none. Once again, thanks Laurence for your amazing service.

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.

Keera Keeshond
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Laurence from First Paw was brilliant and I would totally recommend this service. I have a 13 year old Keeshond who has a medical history that would rival most humans and therefore it is almost impossible to get her into the car and to the vets. Laurence was the 14th mobile vet I had called ( none of the others would service my area no matter how ill my pet was). Laurence promptly returned my call and after asking questions he had a fairly good idea of what he was dealing with. Happy to attend the same day and after hours, Laurence called to confirm he was on his way and came spot on the allotted time. He carefully checked Keera’s vitals first and then went on to clean and medicate what turned out to be an open wound that was weeping and bleeding. Laurence explained everything step of the procedure as he went and Keera was calm throughout the entire experience. Add to this, I also received a follow up text the next day to see how the patient was doing. I have used other home vets previously and none have been as thorough and genuinely concerned for Keera’s wellbeing. I would highly recommended and definitely use this service again!!

matthew vardy
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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.

Arabind Ajayaghosh
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Absolutely wonderful experience. Dr Laurence was very prompt, patient(with our wiggly boy) and very helpful with all our questions.

Phil Wright
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Our family member Harry the cat needed his vax papers in order to spend 5 nights in his accomodation whilst we went for a short break. I found Laurence online & I booked an appointment for a weeks time. Laurence was on time and from the moment Harry saw him, he relaxed and had his vax, had his teeth checked and was weighed before he know what was going on. Laurence certainly had a way with animals & we would recommend him 100%

Emily Webster
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Dr Laurence is a truly caring vet, and I recommend him to anyone who needs a vet. He saved my cat so much pain and gave me peace of mind. Thank you.

Carlos Escudero
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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.

Gabrielle Sugianto
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The doctor is very friendly, nice and knowledgable which i love it do much. Thank you for the service.

vsamtan
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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.

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!

Gökhan
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Thank you Laurence.. came outside the service area and was real attentive the whole time with us and our dog. Will definitely be using First Paw again