The Drake Center for Veterinary Care

Kimberlee Y. 

on Yelp

15 years ago

I can't say enough about the service at Drake Center. The doctors and staff are second to none and we feel like family when we bring our pets in. The doctors truly care for each pet as if it was their own and this shows through every visit. My animals are treated like rock stars when they arrive -- they are never stressed as they have been at other vets in the past. I do feel the pricing is higher than any vet I've ever used, but I'm not a "bargain shopper" when it comes to my four legged members of our family. I stay becaus... read more

Francis E. 

on Yelp

15 years ago

I could write a laundry list of reasons why this place is horrible, but I think the number one reason is that the people that are running this place (starts with a D and ends with a Rake) care much more about money than animals. I took my bill from the Drake Center and showed it to my normal vet (who was out of town when I needed a vet) and she suggested that I sue them the prices were so outrageous. While some people that work there are kind-hearted and well intentioned, it is simply not worth it to take your loved ones t... read more

Cara A. 

on Yelp

15 years ago

I took one of my cats to the Drake Center after reading some the reviews here. We had been going to VCA but I found it over priced, unprofessional and overall more of a business then a caring vet. The Drake Center was awesome! I appreciated everyone's patience with my vocal kitty. The office is clean and professional. I also strongly agree with many of the reviews here, Dr. Boehme was great. Highly recommend. 

Laura S. 

on Yelp

15 years ago

I recently moved to Encinitas from CA. I brought my dog here for her annual vaccinations and this place is a joke. My dog has allergies and was sneezing. They told me she probably had a fox tail up her nose and they couldn't tell by looking up her nose. So, they advised that I immediately have her go into surgery. They wanted to put her under full Anesthesia and to do a nasal scope. However they never even looked up her nose so they weren't guaranteeing that was the problem. Then they kept pressuring me to make a decision qu... read more

Shelly W. 

on Yelp

16 years ago

I would like to provide a glowing report of the Drake Center. In the 5 years that I have been taking my 2 senior cats there, I have interacted with 1/2 of the vets in this practice, many of the techs and all of the front-desk staff. Dr. Kathy Boehme is one of the most caring, committed and compassionate vets I have ever encountered. Upon our first visit, she connected immediately with my cats and me and has given great care and attention ever since. Dr. B is the kind of professional who will call you from home on her day of... read more

April B. 

on Yelp

16 years ago

I have been here once for an emergency visit (puppy stung by a bee and swelled up w/hives = 1st anaphylactic shock). We called ahead and they met us at the door as it was a pretty serious situation at the time. The techs, vets and front desk staff were all really great. They didn't push any meds that we didn't need but they were a bit pricey but I think most 'city' vets are. updated 3/2013 I've likely met nearly every vet in this office due to emergency visits as my dog has a fatal Bee allergy and goes into severe anaphylact... read more

samantha f. 

on Yelp

16 years ago

i've been coming to the drake center for some time. i like a couple of the vets i've been to but sometimes i really do feel this place pushes meds on you. i also was very upset with my last visit. they told me my pet was due for a stool sample. he has been having normal poops forever so did not feel it was necessary at this time to bring one in. i told them i would bring one in at some other time. when he came back from getting his routine vaccination they explained they went ahead and manually took a stool sample. i was rea... read more

Jane S. 

on Yelp

17 years ago

My 12 year old dog and were seen here by vet . Aaron Lamoree, DVM. He did an exam that left my dog so lame that she could not get up the next day. He recommended sedation and x-rays to determine if she has arthritis. He could not diagnosis her nor treat her without blood test with repeat every 6 months. His Rx J/D diet. I feel he did an abusive exam and the only concern was to inflate the bill. Please do not take any animal you care about to this vet.