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

St Kilda Veterinarians on Wheels

We provide an easy solution to difficult problems. The First Paw team understands that dropping everything and shooting off to the vet is no simple task, and that’s why we come straight to the front door of St Kilda residents when they are stuck for time. We can assess your animal to identify the cause of any issues and then perform preliminary treatment as necessary, right there in the comfort of your own home. If further diagnostics and or treatment is indicated, we are happy to refer you to your regular vet clinic. If you don’t have one, we can advise, your pet’s health is our top priority.

Exceptional Customer Service, Every Time

At First Paw, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service to both pets and their owners. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always professional, on time & friendly.
We have been rated 5 stars for our expertise & compassion
recommended x 36
professional x 32
team x 42
caring x 38
quality x 27
compassionate x 18
trust x 21
affordable x 14
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!

Steven Ogle
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Thank you Laurence! First time we have used this service, and very impressed. Our cat hated going to the vet, and would work themselves into a complete hissing biting ball of fury. But in using this service, he was able to examined, and gets his vaccinations with no stress and in his own home environment. Both less stressful for the cat and us. We will use again, and would highly recommend.

Bonnie Hutchison
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Highly recommended! Apqrt from the obvious ease of a vet coming to your home, Laurence is incredibly professional as well. Taking time to establish why id called on the phone first, everything was covered to ensure on arrival, he knew exactly what he was looking for. He put me at ease knowing Archie the Ginger Tom was doing ok. Archie doesnt live being touched so gentle care during vaccination was appreciated. Thanks Laurence, will see you next time!

Lester Wilson
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Booked an appointment for a home visit vaccination. Booking was easy. Laurence arrived on time and was friendly and professional. Will definitely use these guys again.

EJ W
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“We prefer the less intrusive environment”. Says our cats. It is so much less stress having Laurence visit our home and see the cats in their own environment. They think he’s just an odd family friend who takes extra interest in them and their weight and teeth 😹 Highly recommend. Experienced, reliable, kind & very in tune to the pets.

Lynn-Maree Milburn
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Recently, in a time of need for my elderly German Shepherd, I discovered Dr Laurence. Dr Laurence proved to be quite an incredible young man, someone who took the time to understand the situation completely, who with his calm and honest presence gave me the confidence and trust in him that his treatment for my canine friend would be most appropriate. I can attest to the fact that his understanding of the situation and decisive, careful yet no fuss action meant my dog’s difficult problem has completely healed and her spirits are revived. I do not hesitate to recommend DrLaurence, not only for his skill as a vet but his considerate kindness, not only to my dog but extended to myself. I thought, after he left what an unusual and amazing experience – very streamlined, as if we had been visited by a light-footed superhero. I recommend him highly.

Urielle
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Dr. Laurence responds to his messages/calls super quick making it easy to book a checkup for my 2 new cats. He gave me lost of advice and tips on how to keep them in top health, and seems really knowledgeable. It was incredibly convenient for me as the cats are quite timid, and it seems that they were more comfortable as the checkup was in an environment they were semi-familiar with. Appreciate the work! Thanks!

Michaele Harrington
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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!

Paul Macleod
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This is a fantastic service, the vet (Laurence) was great, he was very well organised and thourough. It was a much better experience having him come to us, more relaxed for us and our pets. Laurence is very approachable and knowledable so he will answer any questions and explains everything very well. Prices are very reasonable, so even with the call out fee it was still cheaper than visiting a vet sugery, great value. I have recommended this service to everyone I know and will be a loyal customer myself from now on.

Sovann Tong
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Usually going to the vet is a stress inducing episode but our cat Nola was so well behaved at home with Laurence with First Paw - we will be using these guys again!

Laying Low
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Lawrence is a wonderful vet. He called me before coming into my home and asked a lot of questions about my cat Jimmi. So he is really thorough, which I really appreciate. Unfortunately Jimmi isn't a fan of strangers or strange people touching her (same 😆) But with some sedation on her second visit, he managed to do a thorough examination and vaccination. And also gave me some great advice on what to look for when finding a vet to do her dental work. Will definitely be using his services for any future issues with Jimmi.

Book Loverallybee
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Very happy with the service from First Paw. Arrived perfectly on time and admit was a first visit did a comprehensive question session getting to know my animals before meeting them. Then on meeting they were very patient and calm allowing my cats to smell and accept them before conducting the assessment and treatment. I will absolutely use First Paw for all possible at home treatment as the stress levels on my cats was so low it was wonderful!

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.

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

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    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.

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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

Educational Resources and Pet Care Tips

We believe that educated pet owners are the best pet owners. First Paw offers a wealth of educational resources and pet care tips on our website, covering a wide range of topics, from puppy and kitten care to managing chronic conditions in older pets.

What's next?

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