Litchfield Veterinary Hospital
Located in the heart of Darwin, Litchfield Veterinary Hospital has been committed to providing excellent pet care since 1994. Led by local veterinarian Dr. Bree Hansell, our team offers a comprehensive range of services, including surgeries, diagnostics, dental care, and vaccinations. Your pet's health is our priority, which is why we provide 24/7 emergency care.
Our clinic is dedicated to animal welfare and tailors its services to the specific needs of each pet. From puppy classes to preventative health measures, our professionals are prepared to ensure your furry friend receives the care they deserve. We also offer a mobile vet service for your convenience.
At Litchfield Veterinary Hospital, we don't just treat pets; we care for them like they are part of our own family. We offer special discounts on vaccinations and a senior pet health program to ensure your furry companion enjoys a long, healthy life. Contact us today and discover why we are the preferred choice for veterinary care in Darwin.
Opening hours
- sunday: 9h-14h
- monday: 7h-18:30
- tuesday: 7h-18:30
- wednesday: 7h-18:30
- thursday: 7h-18:30
- friday: 7h-18:30
- saturday: 8h-14h
Our comment from InfoVet about Litchfield Veterinary Hospital:
A compassionate and professional veterinary team
Litchfield Veterinary Hospital has earned a stellar reputation in Darwin for delivering exceptional care to pets and their owners. The clinic is widely praised for its compassionate and professional staff, who are consistently described as kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to animal wellbeing. Whether handling routine check-ups or complex medical cases, the team goes above and beyond to ensure every patient feels comfortable and every owner feels supported.
Expert care for emergencies and specialized procedures
The hospital is highly regarded for its ability to handle emergency situations with calmness and efficiency. Clients frequently highlight the outstanding support provided during stressful times, including after-hours care and critical interventions. The medical team, including veterinarians like Dr. Clara, Dr. Cassie, and Dr. Brenna, is commended for their expertise in areas such as emergency surgery, diagnostic testing, and dental care. They are known for explaining procedures clearly and making difficult decisions with empathy and transparency.
A supportive environment for all pets and owners
What truly sets Litchfield Veterinary Hospital apart is the deep emotional connection they foster with their clients. The staff is celebrated for their gentle handling of anxious or fearful animals, creating a stress-free environment that puts even the most nervous pets at ease. Beyond clinical excellence, the clinic offers exceptional bereavement support, including condolence cards and keepsakes like paw prints, which owners deeply appreciate during the loss of a beloved companion. This holistic approach ensures that owners feel cared for just as much as their pets.
Comprehensive services and accessibility
The hospital provides a wide range of services, from preventative medicine and vaccinations to specialist surgeries and care for exotic animals. Many clients note the convenience of their after-hours availability and the thoroughness of their examinations. While some reviews mention pricing as a consideration, the majority agree that the high standard of care, combined with the team's genuine care and professionalism, makes Litchfield Veterinary Hospital a top choice for pet owners in the region.
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Litchfield Veterinary Hospital: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Fast & friendly service
Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Litchfield Vet highly enough. The level of care, compassion, and professionalism I experienced was truly outstanding. I’ve been in contact with Indy from Save a Paw regarding two little kittens, and her help has been simply fantastic. She went above and beyond my expectations — knowledgeable, responsive, kind, and genuinely dedicated to the wellbeing of the animals. It’s rare to find people who care this deeply and act so selflessly. If you’re looking for a vet clinic that truly puts animals first, this is the place. I would recommend them to absolutely everyone!
Dear May P. Cat,
Thank you so much for your glowing review and for sharing your experience with Litchfield Veterinary Hospital. We are thrilled to hear that you found our level of care, compassion, and professionalism to be outstanding.
Indy is indeed a valued member of our team, and we are delighted to know that her dedication and knowledge made such a positive impact on your experience. We strive to go above and beyond for all our patients and their families, and it’s heartwarming to hear that our efforts are appreciated.
Your kind words and high recommendation mean the world to us. Thank you for trusting us with their care and for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Warm regards,
The Team at Litchfield Veterinary Hospital
Fantastic experience: The care we received at Litchfield Vet during our dog’s emergency visit was incredible. Dr Clara and Indy were absolutely wonderful — calm, compassionate and reassuring during such a stressful time. They explained everything clearly and treated our dog with care. We’re so grateful for the kindness and professionalism shown to both us and our dog. Highly recommend!
Dear Samantha,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that Dr. Clara and Indy were able to provide the care and reassurance you and your dog needed during such a stressful time. Your kind words about their calmness, compassion, and professionalism mean a lot to our team.
We're grateful for your recommendation and are always here to provide the best care possible for your furry family members. Wishing you and your dog all the best!
Warm regards,
The Litchfield Veterinary Hospital Team
Fantastic experience: Thank you for being so kind and caring having to say goodbye to a family member is never easy. We have been through this 3 times now and Litchfield vet have been the most supportive amazing team. Thanks for making the whole thing that little bit more easier.
Dear Zoey,
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We are deeply sorry for your loss and understand how difficult it is to say goodbye to a beloved family member. It means a lot to us to know that our team could provide some comfort and support during such a challenging time. Your kind words are truly appreciated, and we are here for you whenever you need us.
Warm regards,
The Litchfield Veterinary Hospital Team
Fantastic experience: 5 Stars from Dexter and I. Litchfield Vets were incredible from start to finish. The team were helpful and so very accommodating for my highly vet anxious pup. We came in for a dental clean procedure this week and the process was seamless and stress free.
Dear Josephine,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and Dexter had such a positive experience with us. Our team strives to provide the best care possible, especially for our more anxious patients, so it's heartening to know that Dexter felt comfortable during his visit. We're glad the dental cleaning procedure went smoothly and stress-free. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to seeing you and Dexter again in the future!
Best regards,
The Litchfield Veterinary Hospital Team
Fantastic experience: Thank you ladies. I appreciate your help today. Lots of love ❤️
Fantastic experience: Very happy with my pups visit. He was examined nose to tail thoroughly! Highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Genuinely helpful & caring.
Fantastic experience: To all the staff that helped us today and our little furry friend, a massive thank you. Fantastic service, care and all on a Sunday. Very much appreciated. Dave, Linda and Coby.
Thank you for your review Dave and Linda, We are happy Coby is doing better and we were able to help.
Negative experience: Good vets but I feel slightly over priced . Always get a quotes and 2nd option saldy I didnt and just went ahead because of scare factor .I have now found a better vet with better price and care without the price tag
Thank you for your review, we are glad to hear our vets are able to provide a standard of care you were happy with but unfortunate that our price point was not what you expected. We feel we charge appropriately for our vets time and expertise but we understand that sometimes cost can be an important factor in choice of veterinary care you for your pet. Thanks again for you review.
Fantastic experience: Our Cookie, 1.5 year old male Kelpie was injured badly on his left thigh and had to go through emergency surgery last Thursday. Dr. Cassie and team were extremely helpful and made sure Cookie get the treatment he needed as soon as we got there. It was a very stressful experience for us and Cookie but we couldn’t be happier with the service provided. Dr. Cassie shown such a lovely compassion towards her fur patients and helped us navigate the best option for the surgery & aftercare while putting so much thoughts into the costs pawrents need to bear. Although she was only filling in for another vet at this clinic, but we are thrilled that Cookie was handled by Dr. Cassie and pretty sure that Cookie feel the same.
Thank you so much for your review Vanessa, Dr Cas is amazing and we will pass on your praises. We are happy to hear we were able to help you make the best decisions for Cookie and that you were happy with our standard of care :)
Fantastic experience: Got my little dog in at little notice. Such wonderful caring people The vets, nurses and office staff couldn't have been more caring. Definitely rate them 5/5. costing very reasonable as well.
Thank you for your great review Beverley, we are so happy we could help :)
Positive experience: Well priced for some things but other things very expensive for other things compared to other local vets.
Thank you for your review,
Fantastic experience: My little Milly was a rescue dog that had a broken hip, possibly as a result of having been bashed or hit by a car. She would have faced a painfully short and difficult life without the expertise of the Litchfield Veterinary Hospital that gave her a new hip and a new lease on life. She is a very different dog now, and I cannot speak highly enough of this practice. It was very obvious that the team here is totally committed to the best care it can offer to distressed animals (and distressed owners). Milly and I are very grateful.
Thank you for your kind words Shirley. We are so happy we were able to make a positive impact on Milly's health and wellbeing.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing vet care, super helpful and friendly always willing to go out of their way to provide the best care.
Thank you for your amazing review Andrew, it is greatly appreciated
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing service, I will forever be grateful for dr Brenna and her team that helped with my puppies after they ingested something toxic after hours. They made sure my boys had a peaceful painless passing and gave me the right advice for my other pups. Thankfully they are all okay and on the mend. Absolutely recommend for all your veterinarian needs ❤️
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review Rachael, we are glad to hear your other pups are going well and that we were able to make your boys comfortable in their time of need. Take care.
Fantastic experience: Great vet
Thank you for your review
Fantastic experience: Staff were lovely and keen to assist our needs.
Thank you for your review, we are happy to hear we met your expectations. Our staff strive to ensure the best experience for you and your pet :)
Fantastic experience: Not being from Darwin I was recommended Litchfield Vets from a local friend. I had to put my beautiful dog Rama down and the empathy and professionalism shown by the team really helped on this difficult day. I popped back in a week later to pick up the condolence card that couldn’t be posted as travelling around. It came with a little jar of her fur and a lovely message. Highly recommend
Thank you for your review Kylie, We wish we had met Rama under better circumstances, but are glad we were able to be there for your family in your time of need.
Positive experience: We took our 15yo female Tibetan Terrier in for various issues due to her age. They kept her for two nights and did their best for her. Sadly, we had to put her to sleep. Brenna and staff were wonderful and caring through the whole process. Can't speak highly enough of them.
Thank you for your kind words Kathryn, we are thankful to have been able to assist you in your time of need. All the best on your travels
Negative experience: We had a C1 and C5 vaccination for our little dog. He became ill after that and stopped eating and hardly drinking. He was being sick. We took him to the vet who said his glucose level was through the top of the chart. They said the cause was a mystery. We were advised that he should be kept with them overnight for observation and testing. We discovered the next day that no one stayed overnight to observe and nurse him as the vet said no one stayed. I was then charged for nursing care as well as the cost of testing him although the nursing care was was not given overnight as we expected. We were advised that he would need to be put down when we called again,as his condition didn't improve when he came home for the next night. We never gave him anything that would have raised his glucose level so high. We were heartbroken to have him put down. We then got an email a day later asking us if we want to pay around $800 for a treatment for our other dog. There was one short throw -away sentence at the end of the email saying sorry for the loss of our other dog. Not even a card was given to us by the vets. When we visited the vets a day later there was no mention from the staff to us about the loss of our dog Scooter. Its like they forgot he existed.
Hi David, Thank you for bringing this to our attention, we are sorry you feel the service was not up to standard and we would be happy to discuss this matter with you, as it has been over 12 months since we saw Scooter please feel free to give us a call at the clinic as we would like the opportunity to address your concerns. Kind Regards LVH
Fantastic experience: Litchfield Vet has always been professional, caring and understanding when looking after our pups.
Fantastic experience: Had an issue with my daschound, called after hours and a lovely Indy told us what we needed to do and even checked up on little man later on in the night!! Really appreciate you Indy
Fantastic experience: This vet service may aswell save my dog's life. I had 2 dogs, unfortunately they were both poisoned. One of them dropped dead not too long after ingestion the posion and the other one got extremely sick. By the time I found her I was fairly certain she was going to die, but I didn't give up hope and looked after her until the next morning. Upon seeing she survived the night. I took her straight to the local vet. Now 2 days later she seems like her normal self again sad her friend wasn't destined to survive. I'm happy to have my best friend of 6.5 years back in almost the same condition she was in before she got sick. Well and truly miracle workers. Worth every cent. Price was very reasonable aswell
Fantastic experience: i was quite nervous about going to a vet like this. Rabbits are usually cared for and are considered “exotic pets”. Mistreatment and misunderstandings are common for rabbits leading to more... unfortunate events :( but... this place surprised me with their kind staff and excellent vet service. my rabbit is super happy with this place and will keep coming back here for the far future. :)
Negative experience: My good friends dog has really bad arthritis in both her front paws - her nails/claws are 3-5cm long. He has had enjections, pills etc to help with her swallow paws. When she walks all her toes spread sideways due to such long nails. I'm not a vet, but don't need to be to see the obvious issue - cut nails/ claws, then every step won't twist the toes sideways, therefore prevent swallow feet & arthritis issues - not rocket science!!!! EXTREMELY VBAD VET CARE !!!!!! Sorry, just checked - nails are 5-7cms long !!! Poor dog !! Bad care on so many levels.
Fantastic experience: My wife and I have had dogs all our lives so we've both been to many vets. One of our dogs was bitten by a dugite, one had a malignant sarcoma and they both survived through vet's care in Perth. Since arriving in Darwin, we've only been to Litchfield, cannot fault them: professional, caring and they've done what neefed to be done to help our doggies.
Fantastic experience: Outstanding care given to my “kids” highly recommend, they are always helpful, caring and knowledgeable.
Fantastic experience: The team were fantastic with the very recent loss if my big boy. They arranged his cremation .Today I received his paw prints and a wonderful card.Thank you.
Fantastic experience: Recently I had to put my 16 yo best buddy down due to cancer. The staff were tremendous and had a little room with candles and flowers going while we put him to sleep. Today I got the nicest surprise in the mail from the clinic with a sympathy card, beautiful condolences inside and his paw prints!!! I cannot thank the staff enough for helping me through this sad time
Fantastic experience: Beautiful caring staff who go above and beyond not just for the animals but for their owners as well. Thank you.
Fantastic experience: Great service and communication
Fantastic experience: Excellent as usual
Fantastic experience: They are one of the best veterinary in Darwin and amazing workers.
Fantastic experience: We changed vet recently and we’ve had to take both our staffies for different issues and we couldn’t be happier at Litchfield. Dr Shane Bartie is bloody brilliant and so nice. Our Remi’s ears have finally cleared up and Clive has been cured of his terrible gastro. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Vets where great to talk too. Great service
Fantastic experience: Lovely place to take your pet Friendly staff
Thanks so much for the review Bob! We appreciate your feedback and kindness :)
- Litchfield Vet Team
Fantastic experience: They are real and they care they know your pet is your furbaby.
Fantastic experience: Excellent customer service and the doctor Stecy and staff are very helpful. My dog is very calm and behave well. I think because of the veterinary office is set up well, especially the room provide and the tone of their voice of the nurse and doctor was very nice and soft voice which my dog Cooper calm down and not nervous at all (that's the main reason why). Highly recommended and the price is reasonable especially for Sunday service. Excellent service and I highly recommended to everyone.
Thank you Liz for the kind review!
- Litchfield Vet team
Fantastic experience: The people at this vets are great. Nothing is too much trouble. A positive experience
Hi Pauline, Thank you for the kind review!
- Litchfield Vet Team
Fantastic experience: Great service and care.
Fantastic experience: Bringing a Cat to the Vet.
Negative experience: Worst vets and very rude, never again will I Deal with these guys again
Fantastic experience: Had to ask some questions over the phone and the staff there were nothing but helpful!
Positive experience: Good service. Caring nurses and vet.
Fantastic experience: All staff are excellent
Fantastic experience: Great after hours service. Team worked well together.
Fantastic experience: They are the best vet clinic in the area. No question. Very responsive, good with domestic animals and heavy stock. Fully equipped for surgery and extended care. Able to handle "one-person" dogs very well. Full after hours support for emergencies too.
Fantastic experience: Helpfull
Fantastic experience: Been with them now for six dogs now about twenty years, Brandi, who is now twelve, loves going to have her nails done.we wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Fantastic experience: Had an excellent vet on the second day, she was very informative. Thank you for your assistance.
Fantastic experience: Took amazing care of my fur baby when getting spayed, very friendly vets and they actually care about your animal.
Positive experience: Staff helpful and friendly they care about your p
Fantastic experience: Very good staff and professional service, have been going there for years and will be for any pets we have.
Fantastic experience: Got an appointment quickly and my dog was fixed up really well. Cost the same as in Adelaide. Dog is doing great now.
Fantastic experience: I’m overwhelmed at the service these amazing people offered and have decided to return here!! Not only did they care for my boy who is terribly nervous due to previous vet experiences but they also ensured me everything was going to be ok. They called me to see how we were doing and as we had to decide on surgery they informed me well of the procedure and took in to consideration everything I was concerned about!! Beautiful people, I can’t thank them enough for their love and care!!
Fantastic experience: Excellent price for litter vaccination and microchipping
Fantastic experience: I have been really impressed with the team and their work diagnosing Grunt's problem. Very thorough.
Fantastic experience: Excellent
Fantastic experience: Great vet, lovely nurses,highly recommend
Fantastic experience: My tiny elderly maltese-shihtzu grew a cycst overnight and 2 days before our planned Christmas roadtrip. Although they had no appointments available we were able to drop Molly off for a check-up between appointments. The cyst was cleaned up and removed, and cost $201. We were pleased with the service at the last-minute and the price!
Fantastic experience: Rescued a pheasant coucal and brought it to this place. The staff was very helpful.
Negative experience: Very poor service from vets and nurses at the counter went to get my dogs vaccinated 6 months ago with them and was majorly disappointed by their lack of customer service and patience. When we changed veterinarians we found out that they gave our dogs a vaccination off market with no information on the consequences of this. Then when approached the secretary told us a blatant lie she then compared our dogs to children NO apology and NO empathy please be aware of this dodgy vet
Fantastic experience: Easy to get to and find.
Fantastic experience: Always helpful and friendly staff. They take the time to answer all questions.
Fantastic experience: Great and friendly staff!
Positive experience: We recently lost our beloved family member of 14 years. He used to actually like going to his appointments to visit the staff he always got spoiled. Old age catches up with us all. RIP Chewie. There are no words to express our appreciation for the kindness shown. We were treated with such compassion and caring. In such a time of grief we were dealt with in a true family style. Thank you to the best vet ever. See you on our next visit with Tefor.
Fantastic experience: Thanks for looking after Minx
Positive experience: Litchfield Veterinary Hospital does a first rate job. My only concern as with most Veterinary services these days is that they want to desex anything that moves without concern for the animal or its owner. Yes there are some valid reasons for deleting animals, but there are also just as many reasons not to desex animals. Do your own research and insist that the vet actually tells you the future short and long term consequences that can arise from especially deleting at a very young age 12 weeks up to 1 1/2 years.
Fantastic experience: Staff are friendly, professional and very helpful.
Positive experience: The vet I saw today was great. Was keen to try a cheaper alternative without surgery which worked so very happy
Fantastic experience: Great service
Fantastic experience: They were lovely and gave me every thing I need
Positive experience: Very friendly
Positive experience: Pleasing service
Fantastic experience: Friendly kind staff have helped look after our pets for long time
Fantastic experience: friendly team, wonderful staff and always looks after our animals
Fantastic experience: Great staff and friendly, affordable practice.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this Vet Hospital, we sent our miniature dachshund here from Broome, they took amazing care and such good communication given we were having him travel for surgery.
Fantastic experience: Great friendly staff who are quick to help out. Everything was explained as much as possible with nothing hidden
Fantastic experience: Excellent, caring and highly professional staff.
Fantastic experience: Great staff and great service for my animal
Fantastic experience: Caring and professional
Fantastic experience: Very helpful
Fantastic experience: Dr Kim Smith has done a wonderful job with the surgery on our dog, highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: best vets around. my staffy loves them and he owes his life to them. cannot recommend them highly enough.
Fantastic experience: Litchfield Veterinary Hospital is very efficient, helpful and friendly. The staff is excellent with pets and take great care to make your pet feel comfortable. They provide all types of procedures and have an after hours service. Easily accessible, within a rural shopping centre with good parking.
Positive experience: Great staff lovely
Fantastic experience: Really helpful highly recommend fantastic staff.
Fantastic experience: Great Vets,affordable
Positive experience: Ok
Positive experience: Great staff. More importantly, the vet gives detailed ferdback and puts your pet at ease.
Positive experience: Great staff, very practical
Fantastic experience: Love Bree and the team. So caring with a genuine love of all animals. Our 13 year old blue heeler is still here today because of the care and attention he has been shown.
Positive experience: Very caring even after hours definitely recommended
Negative experience: Very expensive
Positive experience: Great people and service.
Fantastic experience: I had previously been going to another local well known vet in Parap but when things very sadly went downhill really fast for my beautiful greyhound last Sunday in the early hours of the morning I called Litchfield and an on call vet nurse came to meet me at the surgery at 1 a.m. to do absolutely everything she could for my beautiful boy who was just in so much pain. The nurse was visibly affected by his distress and it was clear these people really care about animals. After exhausting all options I very sadly had to let him go the next morning. The respect and support forwarded to me by both the staff and the nurses was second to none. There was no rushing, no discussion of finances, just the time and space I needed to let him go. Today I have received the most beautiful bereavement card with a photo of my boy's paw print with sympathy from the Litchfield vets and nurses. Speechless. If you want the best for your fur babies this is the place for you.
Thank you Lea for taking the time to write a review of our clinic at such a sad time for you. We make every effort to treat our patients as our own and I'm glad you felt that you and your beautiful boy received the care he deserved at such a difficult and stressful time. Our thoughts are with you.
Fantastic experience: First experience with these guys, very happy. Friendly, professional service and clean premises. Doggy is very happy, didn't want to come home. :-)
Positive experience: Professional caring and friendly
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