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
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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