As Seen on TV - “Ready Vet Go: Melbourne’s Vet Paramedics”

Episode 1

Watch how Ready Vet Go brings life-saving mobile veterinary care straight to Melbourne homes

Who are Ready Vet Go?

Ready Vet Go is Melbourne’s trusted mobile veterinary service, specialising in emergency at-home care and pet ambulance transport. With a team of experienced veterinarians and nurses, we bring hospital-grade treatment directly to your doorstep—whether your pet needs urgent help, a Telehealth triage, or compassionate end-of-life support.

Our human-grade veterinary ambulance ensures safe, stress-free transport between home and specialist hospitals. When time matters, Ready Vet Go delivers expert care where and when your pet needs it most.

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Meet the Stars Behind the Scenes

Dr. Paul Cunningham

Co-Founder, Chief Veterinarian

Originally from the United States, Dr. Paul obtained his Veterinary Degree before completing a Small Animal Rotating Internship, laying the foundation for his career in emergency and critical care. He went on to work for many years in academia and a busy multi-specialty hospital, where he developed a deep passion for teaching and complex case management. After moving down under, Paul continued to advance his skills and education, achieving Membership to the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Emergency and Critical Care. Known for his calm, measured approach and ability to explain even the most complex medical situations with empathy, Paul is deeply dedicated to improving outcomes for pets and their people. Outside of work, Paul enjoys exploring the Australia outdoors, gardening, & spending time with his partner Nic & their cats.

Nic Saunders

Co-Founder, Operations Manager

Nic’s background is originally in human nursing, where he gained extensive experience working in the field of neurotrauma, neurosurgery, & acquired brain injury rehabilitation. Holding a degree in both Human Nursing and Paramedicine, Nic developed a strong foundation in critical thinking, rapid assessment, and complex care coordination before he entered the veterinary world. Combining his human health expertise with his love of animals, Nic brings a unique perspective to veterinary emergency care with an integration of human medicine into veterinary medicine. Nic ensures every patient receives both clinical excellence and genuine compassion. When he is not engaged with the Ready Vet Go team, you will find Nic veggie gardening, enjoying live music & catching up on the latest horror movie.

Mercy

Leg Pain Treatment

This sweet young dog suddenly became incredibly painful & struggled to walk, needing urgent at-home vet care.

Kenya

Seizure Management

After sustaining severe seizures, Kenya’s family needed Ready Vet Go to stabilise her condition & transport her to hospital.

Reggie

Respiratory Treatment

With sudden breathing issues, Reggie’s family needed immediate attention to provide relief for her illness.

Tiggy

Stomach Obstruction and Dehydration

Tiggy hadn’t eaten or drunk water for 5 days, needing urgent fluid treatment and potential hospitalisation.

Spritz

Grass Seed In Foot

We had to dig deep to discover and remove an almost 3cm grass seed painfully lodged into Spritz’s front foot.

Matilda

Severe Coughing Fits

At the age of 17, we gave Matilda an on-board ultrasound to investigate a lung complication causing her a streak of uncomfortable coughing fits.

Legion

Collapsing and Vomiting

A collapse leaves Legion's owner fearing the worst, with Legion possibly vomiting faeces from a nasty digestive blockage.

Achilles

Total Leg Immobility

After facing weakness and severe pain in his legs, we raced to attend to Achilles after losing his ability to walk.

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Our Beliefs

Vision Statement

To be the premier mobile veterinary urgent care & veterinary ambulance service in Melbourne, providing compassionate & specialised care for pets in urgent situations using a hybrid model of Animal Emergency Hospitals & the human ambulance service.

Ready Vet Go will revolutionise the way veterinary care is delivered by bridging the gap between at-home and hospital care.

We will provide the highest quality emergency-trained veterinary intervention with the aim of pets staying in the comfort of their home.

We will offer the highest quality pre-hospital medical intervention and support for pets requiring transport to hospital.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to deliver prompt and exceptional mobile urgent care veterinary services to pet owners of Melbourne.

We aim to help owners forego emergency vet waiting rooms, reduce pet and owner stress, and provide high-quality medical intervention at home and during transport, if required.

Through our triage-based approach, we strive to improve pet outcomes, enhance client experience, and be a valued resource for pets and pet owners, as well as local veterinary clinics and hospitals.

Core Values

By adhering to these core values, we aim to achieve our vision, fulfill our mission, & make a positive impact on the lives of pets and their owners in our community.