Mobile Veterinary Services | Mobile Pet Vaccinations & Health Screens

Dog Vaccination & Health Screen

We offer house-call dog vaccinations for both puppy’s and adult dogs from the comfort of your home or workplace. The Vaccination consultation can include:

A complete dog wellness examination.
Thorough dental assessment of your dog.
Body condition score and pet diet/nutrition advice.
Appropriate canine vaccination – we offer C3, C5 and triennial vaccinations.
Your pet’s vaccination certificate conveniently emailed to you.
Canine Heartworm injection if indicated.
Dog nail trim and/or anal gland expression (if behaviour permits).
Advice on economical intestinal worming and flea treatment.
Supply of pet scripts if indicated for online prescription medications.
Referral options including your regular vet if your pet requires further tests or surgery.

You will love everything about our dog vaccination services and the health benefits that they bring to your pooch. Trust our professional and experienced team to always provide the best level of care. You’ll feel confident knowing that we genuinely love animals and work hard to always ensure that they have the best quality of life possible. We can provide a customised service for your needs to help you get the best results. Expect the same familiar face every time that you call First Paw and know that we will always be ready to help.

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Cat Vaccinations & Health Check

We offer house-call cat vaccinations for kittens and adult cats from the comfort of your home or workplace. The cat vaccination consultation can include:

A complete cat wellness examination.
Thorough dental assessment of your cat.
Body condition score and pet diet/nutrition advice.
F3 vaccination, with your pets certificate, conveniently emailed to you.
Feline aids vaccination (FIV).
Cat nail trim, behaviour permitting.
Advice on economical intestinal worming and flea treatments.
Supply of pet scripts for online prescription medication.
Referral options ranging from general vet clinics (including your regular vet) to specialist feline vet clinics if your pet requires further tests or surgery.

Trust that our passionate team loves cats and want the best for them. We take the stress out of vaccinations and health checks by coming direct to your front door. All of our services are carried out from the comfort of your home so that you and your pet feel as safe and stress free as possible. It’s all about offering a first pawt of call to customers that is convenient and doesn’t come with endless hassles. Get on with your work week and enjoy the peace of mind that comes from calling the expert team at First Paw.

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Mobility Check

The house-call mobility consultation is ideal for lame (acute or chronic) pets and those with osteoarthritis which have trouble getting to the vet clinic. First Paw provides:

Complete pet clinical examination and lameness exam.
Important Body Condition assessment.
Multimodal management plans for osteoarthritis including medical, natural and lifestyle changes.
Cartrophen arthritis injections (ask us about our cost-effective solutions).
Pain relief if necessary.
Supply of pet scripts for online prescription medications.
Referral options to vet clinics ranging from General Practice to Specialist for further diagnostics, surgery, acupuncture or physiotherapy if needed.
Your pet’s history emailed to you & your regular vet if required.

First Paw know a thing or two about the importance of animal mobility and how to check for any issues that may be impacting the quality of life of your pet. Simply call us and we will travel direct to your home or workplace and get straight to work conducting a comprehensive mobility test. We will observe your much loved pet in their natural home environment and detect any areas leading to discomfort.

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Pet Dental Check

Does your pet have bad breath, difficulty eating, or discoloured teeth? These are just some of the signs that indicate a pet dental check might be required. First Paw provides:

A complete pet clinical examination.
Thorough pet oral health examination, dental scoring and plan.
Advice on a range of treatment & preventative options from conservative to surgical.
Supply of pet scripts for online prescription medications.
Referrals for dental procedures
Your pet’s history emailed to you & your regular vet if required.

Safeguard your pet’s teeth and mouth health by booking us for a comprehensive assessment. We have seen firsthand just how devastating oral disease can be when left unmanaged and want to ensure that everyone is well informed to make a smart decision. That’s why we take the time to discuss the various options available to customers when it comes to pet dental health. Our team offers a convenient mobile service that is quite literally delivered to your front door. Whether it’s bad breath, damaged teeth or anything in between, we are the people to speak with. You will love the advice and guidance that we can offer.

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Lump & Bump Check

Have you noticed a lump on your pet that you are concerned about? Does that lump actually need surgical removal at the vet clinic? For peace of mind and early diagnosis book in for a house-call lump check to get it examined. First Paw provides:

A complete pet clinical examination.
Veterinary lump assessment.
Investigation of lump via Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) if indicated (behaviour permitting)
Samples expertly assessed by a veterinary pathologist.
Treatment options discussed.
Advice on vet referral options for surgery, ranging from Specialist to General Practice.
Supply of pet scripts for online prescription medications.
Your pet’s history and pathologists’ results emailed to you & your regular vet if required.

Rest easy knowing that your pet’s well being is top of mind. First Paw always provides excellent service from the comfort of your own home. Our lump and bump checks will help to screen your pet for a range of common issues that can impact their health and wellbeing. These mobile services are available across inner Melbourne and are designed to take the stress out of your day. First Paw will happily refer your animal to your regular vet clinic for further treatment if required or we can recommend one.

Reach out to First Paw to learn more about our comprehensive mobile veterinarian services. We offer health checks, vaccinations, pet prescriptions, dental care assistance and more.

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And More

Services for your pet from the comfort of your home or workplace:

General Health Checks
Home Euthanasia
Prescriptions
Second Opinions
Referrals (from General Practice and Behaviourists to Specialist and Holistic vets)
Phone consultations
Arthritis injections
Cytopoint injections (skin allergies)
Nails (behaviour permitting)
Anal Glands (behaviour permitting)
Microchip Implant and Scanning
Post Operative Checks and Suture Removal
Kennel Cough Cases

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Google Rating

5.0

Based on 140 reviews

First Paw Mobile Vet

5.0

martin reeves

21:56 30 Nov 20

Laurence was very prompt, asked all the right questions, and showed great care with my sore, big dog. Having him come over for a front porch consultation was so great not to have to lift the dog in and out of the car to the vet. Very comprehensive. Thanks

Melissa McKay

22:09 29 Nov 20

Laurence was very kind & considerate of my 2 elderly chi’sWas very thorough & provided follow up information after the visitWill continue to call on this service for in home vaccinations 😊

sofia

12:02 28 Nov 20

First Paws was a fantastic experience! My staffy Marli becomes anxious around other dogs which makes seeing a vet difficult. Laurence was communicative, knowledgeable, and empathetic. He connected with Marli easily. He genuinely listened to our concerns and her history, and made helpful, insightful recommendations in order to benefit her health. Furthermore, he paid attention to her wellbeing -not just her physical health- which is imperative but can be hard to find in a vet. I highly recommend First Paws.

Elena Adams

07:40 27 Nov 20

I needed a local vet at short notice and Laurence was able to fit my dog Pip in that day. Laurence was friendly, professional and very reliable. First Paw is a convenient service, and Pip made a speedy recovery thanks to Laurence. Highly recommend. Thank you Laurence!

Christine

01:38 25 Nov 20

Laurence was very knowledgeable and compassionate in dealing with my very nervous kitty when she had her check up. The fact that he can come to my home spares us a lot of unnecessary stress. I appreciated the extra follow up - first with some useful aftercare information and then a few days later to see that Meowy was happy and well.I'll be happy to book Laurence for future check ups and would recommend him to anyone who wants to avoid the hassle that comes with getting their reluctant pet to the vet.

Rebecca Smith

05:17 20 Nov 20

Laurence has been wonderful with our animals. He is knowledgeable, offers different care options and obviously has a genuine love of animals.Booking is easy, communication is excellent and follow up is always consistent. Would recommend 100% for anyone looking for a mobile vet. Not having to load everyone into the car is just a bonus!

Shari Davies

05:15 20 Nov 20

Laurence was prompt, professional and very careful with my cats – he was sensitive to their needs, acting quickly so they wouldn't get too stressed out. He was informative, gave me good advice and checked up on the animals a few days later, definitely recommend to any pet owner.

Mel Walker

06:23 17 Nov 20

Highly recommend Laurence and “first paws”. Laurence was super responsive, I was able to book an appointment for the next day. Laurence provided assessment for my kitty cat and was able to administer and prescribe pain relief all without me having to leave home and trying to get an unhappy cat to the vet. Thanks so much Laurence 🙂

Stephanie Bruce

04:38 11 Nov 20

So convenient, really lovely experience

Helen Kioutsoukis

04:16 11 Nov 20

Drew Higgins

03:58 11 Nov 20

Always great service and just what we need for our cat :)

yeon eryn

07:58 07 Nov 20

My pup got her 2nd vaccination and a checkup ! Highly recommend !Couldn’t be happier than this :) he was super gentle with my little pup and knowledgeable and professional! Gave me lots of informations Thank you so much Laurence 😊

neha rahaman

22:13 05 Nov 20

Being a first time Pet parent, we had a lot of questions for Laurence and Laurence was very patient and answered all our queries. Our 10 weeks old Pup was very calm around Laurence thus making it a very pleasant experience for us.

Farhad Farokhi

02:22 05 Nov 20

Laurence is an amazing vet. Our dog, Scruffy, is very nervous around new people. He made him feel relaxed and calm. He also got the medicine that we needed for him fast and called us to schedule the visit as soon as the medicine arrived. He is fast, reliable, and cares a lot about animals. Cannot recommend him enough!

Soula T

07:54 04 Nov 20

So convenient having a vet come to you. My cat Gattino was stress free and enjoying his treats!I highly recommend their services and professionalism at your ownhome..... Thank you Laurence

Sabrina Idrose

00:22 04 Nov 20

Laurence was great with my cat!! I love the fact that I no longer need to take my cat to the vet clinic to be vaccinated, I’m very happy and would definitely contact him again in the future!

nina black

01:24 01 Nov 20

I would highly recommend Laurence! Friendly, easy going, and you can tell he really cares. THANK YOU Laurence, we will definitely have you around again:)

John Warren

23:27 31 Oct 20

The services are very professional, helpful and above all caring. Would recommend First Paw to everyone.

Zac Somers

23:46 27 Oct 20

Very convenient and professional service! Will be my regular vet for my new kitten.

Caroline Farah

06:11 23 Oct 20

We contacted First Paw Mobile Vet as we couldn't get an appointment at our local vet. Our cat (Tiger) had been involved in a fight and was injured so he needed attention. Dr Laurence was amazing! He arrived on time, was very gentle and attentive to Tiger. Checked him out, treated the injury, gave him the necessary injections and medication and even followed up on Tiger's recovery a few times. Something our local vet had never done. Having Dr Laurence come to the house to treat our cat saved us and Tiger a lot of stress and anxiety by not having to get Tiger in the basket/cage( which is always a challenge) and wait in a waiting room. Highly recommend First Paw Mobile Vet and will definitely use again!

Dank Tastic

06:08 18 Oct 20

Had my puppy's first consult with Laurence a week or so ago - highly recommend! I was expecting to just get a quick look at her, administer her vaccine and off to the next appointment. Instead he was super proactive about making sure Marceline has been set up properly and very attentively listened to the couple of concerns and questions I had. He made sure to address them very thoroughly and you can tell how much he cares about the well being of your animal companion.

Carlos Escudero

07:15 13 Oct 20

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.

Michelle Purcell

01:50 10 Oct 20

Laurence was wonderful with Max our dog. Everything you want in a vet listened to us was patient with Max who was in pain and followed up just as he said he would. Best recommendation Max thought he was great 😊

KD OWO

03:09 09 Oct 20

Dr Laurence is very professional, reliable vet. Reasonable price and good knowledge about everything. Really friendly with my two cats. Highly recommended to everyone!

Kacy Smith

03:20 05 Oct 20

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!

Rhys Calvin

00:11 05 Oct 20

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.

Savannah Kerrigan

00:09 01 Oct 20

Nothing but good things to say about Laurence! He was responsive, reliable, super caring and very knowledgeable! Highly recommend and also really great value

Kristy Berlic

22:42 29 Sep 20

My little fur baby is not a great car traveler, and with the current COVID climate, our vet's policy is she would have to wait in her carrier in the car at the vet prior to her appointment, so to save her anxiety levels (and mine) I decided to give First Paw a go when she needed a check over recently.I was so impressed with Laurence and his professionalism, caring nature and knowledge. He rang me from the car to get a full history on my kitty, and talked me through his process for when he came inside. I mentioned to him that our last vet told me I had very anxious kitten as she would shake and try to wriggle away from the vet every time we went. But not with Laurence, he came into the home with his friendly nature and my little one went right up to him for a sniff over and rarely left the area he was in the whole time. He gave her his full attention for more than the allotted time, left me a sample that he thought might help, and followed up a few days later to see how she was going.Overall, the whole process was so easy and convenient, I'll definitely be using Laurence & First Paw again and would highly recommend him.

Gabrielle Marabeliotakis

06:15 23 Sep 20

I was very impressed with Laurence. He was very thorough upon arrival and gentle with my highly anxious fur child. He has great knowledge, is very thoughtful and caring, is very personable and provided some good advice. I will definitely be seeking his services in the future.

Geoff Reveleigh

10:29 21 Sep 20

I'm glad we found First Paw; Dr Laurence was prompt, friendly and professional. He called before the appointment to get some background on our kitten, happily answered all our questions and ended up giving us more than the allotted time which is in no way expected, but showed that he actually cares about the pet he's treating. Will definitely use his service again - living in the city it's really convenient to have a vet visit your home for general check ups.

Luc Ham

04:44 21 Sep 20

I can't recommend these guys enough! I didn't know a mobile vet service existed until a friend recommended them and I am totally sold. I have a large anxious rescue dog and going to the vet has always been a pain. Something about the rooms at the vet and all the smells freaks my dog out. The service was punctual, way more thorough than some vets I've been to, friendly, well priced and so convenient. I even got a follow up phone call to see how the prescribed treatment was progressing a few days later. Highly recommend!

Martin Dathan

07:21 18 Sep 20

My experience matches much of the other comments here. Great service, really convenient and easy to organise. We had a consultation via phone before the health check up which ensured as little stress as possible for my pet. I do not have a car therefore the traveling service was ideal - especially during lockdown. Laurence was able to prescribe a treatment there and then and followed up via text to make sure everything was improving which was much appreciated. I would highly recommend this service.

Jess L

07:06 16 Sep 20

What a great service, especially during lockdown! Before coming in, we had a consultation phone call where Laurence really took the time to answer all of my questions, as I’m a new pet owner. During the appointment, which was a general health checkup for my cat, he was very thorough and explained each step. Highly recommend!

Jeremiah A

06:07 14 Sep 20

Laurence came at a time of need for I and my puppy. The service was quick, courteous and my puppy was comfortable around the vet. The service is recommended especially when you want an in home care instead of trips to and from the vet.

Darryl Craig

10:02 07 Sep 20

Laurence was a pleasure to deal with and service top end. Only took one visit but I won't be looking anywhere else for any vetinary needs for our puppy!

Liam Moore

08:58 07 Sep 20

Olivia Linnane

04:27 07 Sep 20

Vet Laurence was so kind and professional in treating my nervous cat Daisy for a suspect UTI. Really fast turn around as well and was very gentle and caring with Daisy. Such a great service , much less stress for animals. Thanks again Laurence:) Daisy is feeling much better now. Will definitely use first paw again when needed in future

Vincent

05:29 31 Aug 20

Awesome service provided by veterinarian, Laurence, during the stage 4 COVID-19 lockdown.We started to notice that our border collie was having some issues related to his rear-end and our cat hat been scratching at his face near his ear. We didn't want to deal with the logistics and risk of transporting both pets and also all the additional measures required due to the lockdown at our regular clinic.We setup an online appointment via the website and Laurence arrived right at the scheduled appointment time. We did a 15-minute phone consultation before Laurence entered the property.Laurence was very thorough with the examination and also provided a full general health check on our pets.Very kind and considerate and talked us through all the examinations and provided a lot of background on what was happening, also checking in a few days later.Really lifted the bar beyond what we were used to with our other highly-rated and regarded local clinic, would definitely use the service again without hesitation.

Jenna Verrocchi

09:16 21 Aug 20

Wealth of knowledge from Laurence and really appreciated the follow up messages/advise.Daisy my 10 week old puppy had her second vaccination with him and she absolutely loved him. She was completely at ease with her check up and injection.Daisy is excited for her upcoming final injection and it makes it so much easier from the comfort of your home.

Ante Babic

04:29 21 Aug 20

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

Peter Murphy

02:39 18 Aug 20

Nelson my 5yr old 60kg Belgium Shepherd was in obvious pain continual crying followed by screeching when he would try to stand up, bloated stomach - nothing made sense we thought Nelson was dying right in front of us. The feeling of hopelessness not knowing how to help NelsonIn walks LaurenceCut a long story short Nelson just got home from his walk - his never been fitter and healthierLaurence is a gun

Maryanne Lane

06:06 16 Aug 20

Laurence and Erin were wonderful at a time that was very difficult for us. They arrived when they said they would and treated both Cooper, our 16 year old Labrador and ourselves with respect and kindness. Laurence explained everything he was going to do and stepped back when we needed time with Cooper before he performed the euthanasia. He spoke gently to Cooper and to us. He made an experience we were all dreading so much more comfortable. We can’t thank him and Erin enough for their compassion and professionalism. I would highly recommend First Paw to anyone.

cheryl cameron

08:30 14 Aug 20

Bella, my dog, and I would like to heartily recommend the First Paw mobile vet service. An appointment was arranged easily and Laurence, the fabulous vet arrived promptly. He was wonderful, thorough, professional and incredibly sensitive to both Bella’s and my needs. I was absolutely delighted with every aspect of the service and will be accessing First Paws again in the future.

Jessica Ruiz

07:56 10 Aug 20

Thanks for your prompt response. I'm very happy with the service. The vet was nice and gentle with my cat. They take very serious the appointment. We spent around 30 minutes detailing the symptoms by phone and then he approached to treated her. Taking caution by the COVID 19 crisis. I truly recommend and I'll be contact them again if something happens.

Susan Roskovic

05:40 09 Aug 20

Laurence is a wonderful vet & when i had a dilemma regarding my new puppy needing next vacc, he was the only vet that delivered on his promise of care. He has a lovely way about him & made my Chihuahua puppy 'Dobby', feel very calm. 'Dobby' had only recently arrived all the way from Queensland & the thought of being in a veterinary clinic for me, would've been too stressful. Traumer still lingers from my last dog aged 13, dying in my arms at another clinic. This was a joy & well woth it. Calm pooch, calm owner, great vet.Thank you Laurence

Amber Hay

10:45 03 Aug 20

Laurence was very thorough and caring and my cats were very calm when being handled by him. I would recommend First Paw Mobile Vet to anyone 🐈🐾

Vince Ward

21:59 31 Jul 20

We had a fantastic experience with First Paw Mobile Vet when our large dog developed an eye infection.Dr Lawrence was super professional yet personal and took great care to make both humans and animal comfortable. He was delicate and very knowledgeable, and not having to leave ourhour was a great bonus.I would highly recommend this vet.

Zoe Lipshutt

10:15 30 Jul 20

Laurence was brilliant - being pandemic times, he made sure to limit the amount of time spent in the apartment by having a phone chat prior to coming up. Very professional, knowledgeable and super friendly, even though Roxy wasn’t the happiest after getting her vaccination, I’m sure she was very glad to avoid the car trip to the vet!Such an easy process of booking, made the whole experience wonderful.

Leonie Prince

06:58 30 Jul 20

Laurence was very through and caring. He was respectful of my dogs attitude to strangers and in particulary vets without neglecting him.He asked lots of question to be able to understand my dogs issues. Happy how the experience went as there was no stressful scenes trying to get my dog to a vet.Also checked on my elderly cats and didn't seem distressed by the experience. Overall very happy fur family thank you

Gordon Koh

06:10 30 Jul 20

Dr Laurence is an experienced professional vet. Had really great experience with him. My cats get well treatment. Highly recommended :)

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