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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 have a 10 year history with The Drake Center and I believe them to be the best animal hospital in North County. They are extremely professional, compassionate and have always provided excellent care. They truly care for their clients... the animals and the humans! I am a pretty particular animal owner, and The Drake Center has gone out of their way many, many times to make me feel comfortable about whatever medical issue we were facing, patiently taking the time to answer any and all of my questions, no matter how silly th... read more
If you have two old Labradors who both have numerous ailments then you can truly appreciate the professional and caring staff and not to forget the hours at the Drake Center! From the receptionists who answer every phone call with a smile and professionalism and who will try to accommodate MY schedule to the vet technicians who are experienced and are all pet owners themselves, my dogs and I feel we are well taken care of...and we come in quite often! Even though we've seen all of their vets over the years, my all-time favo... read more
I have been taking my two pups, Stella and Sophie to the Drake Center for almost 6 years. As a lifelong dog owner, I have never been to a more amazing veterinary clinic. They are professional, caring and truly treat my dogs like I do, as members of my family. Just recently, my older dog Stella had slowed down a bit, which I attributed to old age. I took them in for baths one day and knowing my pups, Dr. Boehme sensed something else might be wrong. She felt Stella's lymph nodes and suggested that maybe we should have a blood ... read more
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
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
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.
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
Business response:
Dear Laura, I sincerely apologize that you had a bad experience. Foxtails are a common problem in our area and potential inhalation (most commonly displayed through sneezing) is something that needs to be handled quickly. Unfortunately, complete anesthesia is needed to look up into the nasal cavity. If the foxtail is not retrieved, it will continue to irritate the canal and cause more severe sneezing. Bleeding may also occur, which then makes it impossible to see anything. It is important our clients have a good expe... read more
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
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
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.