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Lort Smith. Animal Hospital
Since 1936, Lort Smith has been here for Melbourne’s pets and their people – not for profit.
Save pets facing euthanasia
Urgent: Animals with complex health conditions are facing euthanasia. Please help provide life-saving vet care and find new homes for surrendered animals. Your donation today will be matched to the value of $25,000.
Give nowGuide to reptile pet care
Discover essential care tips for reptile pets, covering diet, habitat, and health. This guide is perfect for anyone looking to understand and provide the best care for their reptilian companion.
Learn moreOur Locations
North Melbourne
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
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. If it is outside our opening hours, please refer to our list of 24-hour clinics.
Leave a Gift
in your Will
Let your legacy live on by leaving a Gift in your Will to support animals in need.
Learn moreAvailable for adoption
Lort Smith Adoption Centre 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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