Lort Smith

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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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Read our summer Companion

The summer Companion newsletter is here, filled with wonderful stories from inside the walls of Lort Smith.

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Tips for grooming your pet

Grooming your pet is not just about keeping them looking good—it’s a vital part of their overall health and well-being.

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Our Locations

North Melbourne Veterinary Hospital

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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