The Drake Center for Veterinary Care

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

16 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

17 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

17 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

17 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.