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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. |
I wouldn't think of taking my pets anywhere else. The Drake Center is by far the best veterinary practice around. I've been bringing my kitties there for many years now, and the staff is incredibly compassionate, knowledgeable, and customer service-oriented. The receptionists are friendly and helpful and follow up with phone calls after every visit. Other things I like about the practice are the clean and comfortable facilities and separate exam rooms designed especially for cats. Drake's very convenient office hours make it... read more
I have been bringing my dog to the Drake Center since he was a puppy. The staff is amazing, professional, authentic and caring. The medical care is unsurpassed. I love that I have to wait for Slate when I go to pick him up. It takes time for everyone to give him a hug on his way back up to the front desk! The doctors and staff have always gone out of their way to help and accommodate Slate and our family. They get that it is a package deal, kindness to the pet and the family who loves them : ) My dog is only 5 and had to ha... read more
Our dog received the Lepto vaccine in June 2011. He immediately went into anaphylactic shock and was completely paralyzed and immobile (see my previous post). I had to carry him back into the Drake Center. Eventually he made a partial recovery but was slower and he began knuckle dragging on his walks. Unknown to me at the time, but this is a tell tale sign of a neurological issue. His condition gradually deteriorated over the next 18 months, until he could barely walk again. We took him to a specialist and got an MRI and he ... read more
Business response:
Dear Alex, We are truly sorry about the reaction your dog had to the Lepto vaccine. However, there are some inconsistencies to your review. Our records show that your dog received the vaccine in June 2011 and that he was seen the very next day for limping, which we determined to be a reaction to the vaccine. We reported this reaction to the drug company that manufactured the vaccine and treated your dog. When we contacted you after this appointment, you had reported that your dog made a full recovery. About a month later... read more
The Drake Center is a fantastic veterinary practice. The doctors and staff are compassionate loving providers and go out of their way to make me feel welcome. I would never take my pets anywhere else.
The Drake Center will always give the absolute best care possible! The receptionists, vets, and technicians are so loving to all of my pets, and I could not imagine taking them anywhere else!! I highly recommend this facility!
The Drake Center is the BEST vet in San Diego! We have driven all over to see vets for our Bernese Mountain Dogs only to be disappointed every time, until we came upon the Drake Center. Their service and care is unparalleled to any of the countless vets we have been to before. First impressions are everything and we were so impressed from the very start! We found the Drake Center on-line when we were searching for a state of the art vet to perform our boys' neutering surgery. I loved their website, the abundance of informati... read more
Very disappointed with Drake. We took both of our dogs there for a few years and were pleased with the service and staff despite the elevated pricing. Our dog started having some problems and our visits were more frequent with the same result and extremely high expenses. It was clear that she wasn't get any better so we went to two other vets for second opinions. Both vets said we were being extremely over overcharged and that they would take the same different treatment plan to move forward. When I called Drake to explain t... read more
If you have a pet that you love and are looking for the best possibly veterinary care, look to The Drake Center. We have had the privilege of having them treat our dogs and cats for almost 20 years. Dr. Shotwell lovingly cared for our late dog and two cats. She provided excellent medical treatment, compassionate care to our family and has always been professional, energetic and truly concerned about our well-being and that of our pets. Now that we have a new puppy, Dr. Shotwell and the amazing team of techs and front office ... read more
We took our Golden in for grooming. If they bathed her, it was superficial. Her undercarriage was not trimmed as requested, and she still smelled like she rolled in something. We contacted Drake to express our concerns and never received a response. As for vet services, we put this same dog through a battery of tests at Drake and were given a few costly options that did not seem to address the problem. When we took her back for routine shots, we were asked if she was better. We said she wasn't so they pushed for additional e... 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 open now. It will close at 7:00 p.m.