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The Drake Center for Veterinary Care
- Veterinarians
- Encinitas, CA
About this business
Location details
195 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA, 92024, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
We just left the Drake Center for Veterinary Care with our 14 week old puppy! The staff was so welcoming and loved on our pup. We are so thankful to have found a place that loves her like we do and will take good care of her over the years!!! I would recommend this vet to anyone with a pet!
I just experienced the worst experience in my life. I stopped at the Drake Center to pick up my daughter' cat and was never treated so rudely, ever. I was made to wait 45 minutes as evidenced by my credit card receipt. When they finally brought the cat out in his carrier the kennel tech literally threw it at me and was extremely rude to me with a lobby full of people. Very very unprofessional and embarrassing. The poor cat is now traumatized and will not eat. We have spent thousands of dollars over the years at the Drake Cen... read more
This place seems to do it all, and they definitely like to push those services on you for "the well being of your pet". It is so stinking pricey! I haven't left an annual exam paying under $500. And my dog is healthy, just a sore joint! The joint soreness led them to recommend an X-ray, and they also suggested removing a dead tooth, estimate came to $1,300. I took this estimate to other vets and they on average came in 30% lower. If you don't mind paying inflated prices, than this place has the convenience of being a one sto... read more
BUYER BEWARE! I have had many vets push to do testing, etc but this place will try to drain you for every penny they can get out of you with unnecessary tests or methods that keep you coming back for multiple visits when there are options that could do it in one. I reviewed their treading plans with my friends that are vets in the east coast and they thought I was getting raked over the coals.
From the office staff to the vet tech to the vets, these people really love and care about animals. The place is spotless and smells good. They are professional yet very tender with the animals , treating your pet as theirs. So glad I found this place!
I took my dog/best friend here yesterday for his first acupuncture appointment. I was impressed when I first walked in by how friendly every one was. Most veterinary offices feel stale and cold and this place feels warm and inviting. It translated to my dog too because he was much calmer than he has been other places. I don't remember the vet's name that helped us (bad with names, :/), but she was great. She took her time with us and made walked me through every step of what she was doing. I see in improvement in his pain le... read more
The care is good, but the experience might vary. Dr Drake put down my old girl that had been at my side for 13.5yrs. She promised me that she would go to sleep and then go very softly. THAT DIDN'T happen at all! She gasp for her last breath and died in my arms fighting to live and stay with me. I became extremely depressed for several months because of that experience. I wanted to die because I let he die so horribly after she had brought so my joy to my life over the 13yrs. I will never forgive myself for not taking her out... read more
I love the Drake Center. I have been taking my pets here for a long time. At least 15 years. They have always provided excellent, loving care to my animals. I feel they don't really do unnecessary things and they are thorough in their care. They have been there when we had to put our beloved pet to sleep and to help with new ones too. I wouldn't take my pets anywhere else. I have boarded my animals here too and have been happy with this service.
I originally came to the drake center because another vet I was going to "could not make any time" to see my very sick puppy. The Drake Center moved some things around to see us immediately and we have been going there ever since. They always make you feel comfortable, explain things clearly, and don't try and charge you for unnecessary things. You can tell the people that work their love their jobs and seem to care as much about your pet as you do. I continue to recommend them to anyone in north county looking for a vet or ... read more
Frequently asked questions about The Drake Center for Veterinary Care
How is The Drake Center for Veterinary Care rated?
The Drake Center for Veterinary Care has a 4.5 star rating with 726 reviews.
When is The Drake Center for Veterinary Care open?
The Drake Center for Veterinary Care is closed now. It will open at 7:00 a.m.