Lort Smith

We're for pets and people.

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Pets looking for their new home.

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Lort Smith Melbourne's Animal Hospital

Since 1936, Lort Smith has been here for Melbourne’s pets and their people.

 

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Diabetes in pets

Read our blog to understand the signs, impacts, and treatment options to help manage your pet’s diabetes.

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10% off consults until April 30

Help your best mate thrive through every season. Book a health check-up now and save.

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Our Locations

North Melbourne Veterinary Hospital and Clinic

Centrally located in Melbourne’s medical precinct, our emergency animal hospital and vet clinic provides critical care for sick and injured animals, as well as routine clinical services.

Campbellfield Veterinary Clinic and Adoption Centre

A brand new purpose-built vet clinic, adoption centre and community dog park located 16 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, enables us to serve more pets and people.

In an emergency

If you have an emergency, bring your pet to Lort Smith – 24 Villiers Street, North Melbourne Veterinary Hospital. If it is outside our opening hours, please refer to our list of 24-hour clinics.

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in your Will

Let your legacy live on by leaving a Gift in your Will to support animals in need.

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Impact
Report

Last year saw some big changes at Lort Smith that we are delighted to share in our 2023 Impact Report, featuring inspiring stories from our hospital, clinics, and Adoption Centre.

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Available for adoption

Lort Smith Adoption Centre & Vet Clinic in Campbellfield rehomes approximately 600 surrendered animals each year. If you are considering adopting a pet, the first step is to carefully read the ‘before you adopt’ section.

 


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Our stories

Countless colourful interactions occur every day at Lort Smith. While our community is incredibly diverse, we share one commonality – a love of our pets, and a deep respect for the human-animal bond.

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