Veterinary Referrals

Lort Smith in North Melbourne, is open every day 8:30am-7:00pm. However, we have staff caring for patients 24-hours a day.  

If you are a veterinarian referring a patient to us, please call our direct lines to speak to a member of our team: 

Emergency & Critical Care 03 8379 1523 

Surgical Procedures 03 7037 6562 

Please note: We do not have the facilities to perform cat blood transfusions and may not have blood readily available for dog blood transfusions. 

Referring a Patient 

To refer a patient to Lort Smith in North Melbourne, please complete the webform below after speaking with a member of our team and provide your client with a copy of our Referring Vets Checklist.

Fees and charges 

Part of our mission is to provide care for animals of people with limited means. However, we do not provide a free service and do require payment. 

  • 15% discount on all veterinary services* for Health Care Card holders and pensioners. 

* Excludes microchips, medication, food and consumable products. 

Refer a Patient Form

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  • Medications:

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        Referring Vets Checklist
        Download the Referring Vets Checklist

        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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