Comprehensive care by experiend vet
Relaxed environment for your pets
Comprehensive care by experiend vet

We travel to your location

Don’t worry if you are stuck for time, because First Paw will come to you. Our friendly team work across Melbourne and offer a reliable service to pet owners in Alphington. We will determine what is causing your animal distress and perform preliminary treatments if required. For cases that call for further assistance, we can refer you to your regular vet clinic, or we can advise one. The First Paw team regularly works in collaboration with other animal care professionals, and we are happy to exchange paperwork and test results. Book with us for a range of different services, including lump and bump checks, general health assessments, pet dental care, vaccinations and more. Trust that we always work with compassion and commitment to achieve the best outcomes for your animal.

Easily book online

Our goal is to make things easier for pet owners across Alphington and beyond. Use our simple online booking process to arrange an appointment, and we’ll soon be knocking on your door. Alternatively, feel free to pick up the phone and give us a call directly.
We have been rated 5 stars for our expertise & compassion
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Lin Nguyen
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Definitely book Firstpaw again for my puppy. The best VET ever as Dr. Laurence was very helpful , professional and gentle to my baby, Coco was really like him and relaxed as she always wanted to play with Dr Laurence. He also gave us a lot of advices and how to take care of the puppy. Thanks again for giving my puppy the best vaccinal experience.

Jack Davies
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First Paw and Dr Laurence have been great! We booked a check up for our cat as he had a sore eye, deciding that the best option was a mobile vet as he is extremely nervous. Laurence was able to calm him down really quickly and was really thorough, juggling tests and equipment whilst keeping the cat calm and still. He gave the eye a good clean and the cat was immediately more happy afterwards, and he also prescribed a course of treatment which has completely cleared the issue up. Laurence has checked in a few times after the appointment to see how our cat is going, and has really shown that he cares and wants him to get better. I would highly recommend First Paw!

Ante Babic
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Laurence was great especially dealing with my German Shepard. Highly recommended!

karen young
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Laurence is an excellent vet and his mobile visit to my cat Ruby was 100% better than having to take her to a vet. Highly recommend! Less stress for all concerned.

Cleon Cheah
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You can see the passion for animals in the eyes of Dr Laurence when he interacts with your pet. He was incredibly easy to talk to and detail oriented to the tee. He even provided a puppy starter guide to help make our lives easier. Definitely give him a buzz if you are looking for a mobile vet!

Ibnurrais
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The mobile vet service with Dr Laurence was very professional, thoughtful and informative and I am very satisfied with the service. He was very gentle with my puppy, and my dog seems very happy too. The communication is also very clear starting from arrival until done. I would recommend him if you guys are looking for a mobile service for your pet 😊

Kacy Smith
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The convenience of First Paw is next to none. My 10.5 year old Stanley dog hurt his back and was beside himself with anxiety from the pain. The last thing I wanted to do was put him in the car and take him to the vet, a place that makes him even more anxious! Finding Laurence at First Paw was my greatest discovery ever! Laurence was so calm, gentle and patient with Stanley. He took his time to assess the problem and explained everything we needed to do to achieve recovery. Stanley is back to his normal self and I couldn’t be happier with this service!

Pria Fiddler
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I’m so so happy with my experience from first paw mobile vet. It seriously was amazing as me and my partner work a fair bit so it worked out perfectly.. The service was defiantly 5 stars!!!! He went over sookie my cat so thoroughly and gave us some great advice. I would highly recommend the first paw mobile vet and it’s a reasonable price too :) Thanks again guys !!!!! :)))))

Janice Connell
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Laurence was very professional and caring. I will use First Paws for my future pet care.

Diana Kartikawati
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Awesome vet! Great with Benji, did his vaccination and check up thoroughly, while maintaining his friendly smile the whole time. Benji loves him, and everything is soooo convenient for us! Thank you for coming over and did such a great job, will definitely come back for the next one.

Jeanette Pritchard
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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!

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.

How it works

It only takes 2 minutes on average to book an appointment with First Paw mobile vet.

  • 1

    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.

  • 2

    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 helpful. For anxious cats, please confine them to a space where they can’t run and hide.

  • 3

    During the visit

    Upon arrival, the Vet will have a chat and take your pet's history. We will then conduct examination, and provide treatment & expert 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.

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

Using a mobile vet for the first time?

Learn what are the main difference between a mobile vet and a regular vet clinic.

Mobile vet
Regular Vet
Good for anxious pets
Appointments start on time & not rushed
Skip the traffic & save time
Regular check ups & vaccinations
Home euthanasia
Surgery/sedation procedures

Expert Mobile Veterinarians at Your Service

Our team of highly skilled and experienced mobile veterinarians is dedicated to providing exceptional care for your pets. With a strong focus on continuing education, our vets stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine, ensuring your pets receive the best possible care.

What's next?

Book an appointment with us, read our FAQs, check pricing or simply get in touch with us.