Lort Smith Melbourne's Animal Hospital
Read our summer Companion
The summer Companion newsletter is here, filled with wonderful stories from inside the walls of Lort Smith.
Is your pet protected?
Vaccinations protect your best mate against preventable diseases. More appointments are now available.
Book nowOur 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.
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.
Pets Available for Adoption
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Caring for Melbourne's Pets Since 1936
Lort Smith, Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital, has been a pillar of Melbourne’s compassionate community since 1936. Committed to pet welfare, we provide veterinary care for animals in need, uniting Melbournian’s through a shared love of their pets.
Is your pet protected?
Our Locations
North Melbourne
Emergency Hospital | Clinic
Our emergency animal hospital and vet clinic provides critical care for sick and injured animals as well as routine clinical services.
Services available:
General Practice, Surgery Prescription Medication, Referrals, CT Scan.
Campbellfield
Clinic | Adoption Centre | Dog Park
A brand new purpose-built vet clinic, adoption centre and community dog park.
Services available:
Vet Clinic, General Practice, Surgery, Dog Training
Book nowOur 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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