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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. |
The Drake Center has been fantastic; great follow up and a very caring environment for you and your pets. My daughter took her cat to Drake during Mitten's final illness and they were wonderful. My dog Zuri has learned to be much calmer with staff and Drake then other vet offices. My top rec's for Drake Center
My dogs have consistently received outstanding care from the Vets. at Drake. My dogs have most recently been treated by Dr Sotwell and Dr. Hamlet. Yes cumulatively their services can be pricey, but on balance, given the quality of care, we find that most of the individual services are not that much more than at other vets. You can always ask for a more conservative- yet safe -treatment plan rather than a more proactive strategy. Concluding thoughts: outstanding care by outstanding vets that can be a bit pricey.
We have been coming here for years to see Dr. Boehme. She is just amazing. We call her the "cat whisperer" although I'm sure she's wonderful with other animals, too. She truly listens to the "owners" as well as the pets. When our previous cat was near the end of her time, she never pressured us to do procedures or tests that we felt were not needed. Now our new little guy just *loves* going there. How many cats feel that way about a vet!!
I've been using Drake since 2004 for all my dogs. They've always been very accommodating in scheduling convenient appointments. I get printouts of plans of treatments and can choose what I can afford at the time. They are very good at helping with payment plans if needed. When I've had to put my dogs down they're were really there to support me. All the staff is amazing. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Had to put our 13 year old lab down about 3 weeks ago. The staff at Drake was so wonderful about the entire process. We since got a puppy and took her to Drake for her first vet visit. They were excited about our new puppy but still sympathetic about our recent loss. Drake is worth the extra cost. Even gave us a puppy care package to bring home. Thanks Drake for caring.
The front desk staff was very helpful in fitting us into the schedule on short notice. The vet assistant was kind and knowledgeable and asked all the right questions to help the vet give a diagnosis. Dr. Shotwell was very sweet with my fur baby and explained the different types of allergies she could be suffering from. When her examination was over and a determination was made she prescribed an allergy medication but also explained how it worked and carefully explained the dosage. The vet expressed a real interest in followi... read more
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
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 769 reviews.
When is The Drake Center for Veterinary Care open?
The Drake Center for Veterinary Care is open now. It will close at 7:00 p.m.