The Drake Center for Veterinary Care

Jennifer K. 

on Yelp

10 years ago

Its All About the Money With Them Now - What Happened? We have been going to the Drake Animal Clinic in Encinitas for many years and spent very much money there on my two dogs and a cat. In more recent years, it seemed that every time I walked into the Drake, I felt like a bad owner if I did not agree to their many suggested "upgrades" that they push at every visit. After getting fed up with it being all about the money at the Drake, my sister recommended VCA in Carmel Valley as the VCA saved her kitten's life. So, I decide... read more

John D. 

on Yelp

10 years ago

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. 

Marla M. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

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! 

Cortney B. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

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

Paul M. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

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

nonya b. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

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. 

Jamie M. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

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

Steve N. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

Looking for a vet? Here's a story for you... Charlie is my 5-year-old pit bull -- adorable and sweet. Last week, I noticed a small bump on his hind leg; he was due for checkup soon anyway, so I called The Drake Center to see if they could get him in. One hour later, Dr. Boehme was checking him out. She was concerned that the bump could be a mast cell tumor, common in this breed. She took a sample, and 5 minutes later (seriously...think about that...5 minutes ) she came back with the results: yep, a mast cell tumor. Always ma... read more

lee m. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

We moved to Encinitas and needed a new vet. We just adopted a new dog that had a very rough start in life and needed a checkup and primary care vet. Everyone from the receptionist to the Dr were very nice and sweet to Cookie our new rescue dog.