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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.
Help give animals like Monty a second chance
When Monty arrived at Lort Smith, his life was hanging by a thread. At only two years old, the American Staffordshire Terrier was fighting for his life in our Intensive Care Unit after major abdominal surgery. Monty’s life was changed thanks to the kind support of people like you.
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Our new hospital is now open
As Australia’s largest not for profit animal hospital, we have been an integral part of Melbourne’s compassionate community since 1936. Watch our video to see our new state-of-the-art facilities and how they support us to continue our mission.
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.
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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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help them
Your support helps provide each vital service that gives animals a second chance at life.
Donate todayAvailable 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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