While both house call vets and mobile vets offer the convenience of veterinary care by eliminating the commute to hospitals and wait time, there are some key differences between the two. House calls typically involve the examinations, treatments, and obtaining samples for diagnostics being performed in the home around the owners, and most traditional mobile veterinarian performs everything inside the van including the examinations. Although the traditional mobile veterinarian may have the equipment beneficial for more emergency situations, house call visits can be more intimate as most or all of the pet’s visit includes the presence of the owners.