The Drake Center for Veterinary Care in Encinitas

Review №1

2024-04-08 21:29:28

I love the Drake Center. They can get my dog in quickly if I need them to. They are great at communicating and I think they are very fair in what they charge. I have gone to a vet in the past that did unnecessary tests and I felt like I Paid so much more than I had to but at the Drake Center, they are upfront and extremely reasonable. My dog loves both of the vets that she has seen there.

Review №2

2024-02-22 19:59:39

Dr. Heather Kovacevich Has been our dog’s primary vet since he was a puppy. Typical French bulldog breed issues has led us on a journey of visits, procedures and tests. Two significant health concerns have been found by Dr. K. One resulted in nares surgery (BOAS) performed by Dr. Pike of (Vet Specialty Hospital in Sorrento Valley). The other issues have been carefully reviewed with us. Dr. l has also been very honest and thorough with her findings. She always errs on the conservative side when it comes to our dog. Drake Center is very well respected in the community. We have taken our dog to two of the most seasoned surgeons in SoCal for 2nd opinions. Both have always agreed with Dr. Kovacevich. One derm issue (paw sores, skin issues) resulted in an allergy test administered by a Derm at Vet Specialty. Dr. Kovacevich exhausted her efforts before referring us to the derm. Fast forward to CT scan (due to a mass growth in ear), lots of other “stuff” was found. We had the CT scan done at Vet Imaging Center SD in Kearny Mesa. Dr. Kovacevich reviewed the findings and agreed a more conservative approach should be taken to address the mass. We were prepared to schedule a major surgery.The Drake Center is reasonable considering the level of care we receive at every visit. They also have sat and sun non-emergency hours. The entire staff is very nice and professional.

Review №3

2024-04-16 18:13:10

Sooo nice. The people here were extraordinarily kind and listened well.The way they treated my kitty was gentle and sweet. Some vets are rough and impatient. . Animals deserve absolute kindness and loving care. The staff seems to get that.Dr Leslie was just fabulous. I felt I could trust her.

Review №4

2024-06-18 20:19:07

After waiting for a long time hopefully my dog will recover and understand the situation, I can share now:Drake Center should be the last vet care to go to.About 2 years ago, I checked in my healthy dog for onboarding for a week, I checked out a disabled dog, until now no improvement.I believe they mishandled him and snapped his cervical disc, nerve damage, can barely walk.They refused to take responsibility and care for him, they did investigate and basic checks, then when it was clear he needs MRI and surgery they dropped the ball, not even responding, or providing his records.Accidents happen, and we should own our mistakes and be responsible, they did not. After going through a lot, I can confirm that and be fair.I have all the documentation.

Review №5

2024-03-14 20:48:30

My dog Sam and I are so grateful to have found Drake Vet Care. Im very picky on vets and have been through about 5 in my dog-owning life so far. And the team at Drake are outstanding. Specifically, our latest member of the family, Sam, is a bit picky on people. Loves other dogs but not so much people. We had him trained at sleep-away dog training with Canine Julz. 4 weeks. So it is a big deal when a vet can deal with a dog like that. And Kristi Leslie has been such a one. Patient, caring, thoughtful and really good at veterinary work. Our latest trip there was when I clipped his toe nail so short that it bled inconsolably ;)Katie Tiglio patched him up and did not make me feel bad about having done that to him. Sigh. So thank you so much for being in this community Drake Veterinary Team.

Review №6

2024-04-05 17:13:35

I was very impressed with Dr. Tiglio, for several reasons. First, she was well versed on the canine respiratory disease that has been making the rounds over the past several months. Second, she didnt try to convince me to pay for unnecessary tests (this is extremely rare, trust me). Third, she quickly assessed the situation with my dog, came up with a treatment plan, and put my mind at ease. Highly recommend.

Review №7

2021-08-08 01:19:05

We are a local business, and found the Drake Center while searching for a local veterinarian for our 5 y/o Blue Nose. I was searching specifically for non-sedative dental cleaning, but came across a very informative page from their website explaining why sedative cleaning is better. That info, and the glowing reviews on here made it obvious that we needed to check them out. We are so glad we did! They made us feel comfortable from the very start. The doctor listened while I explained a long-time anxiety issue weve been dealing with. Over time, it had gotten so bad that prevented us from getting out as often as wed like. The doctor performed an exam, and discussed some options for helping us deal with Peppers anxiety. We are on day 1 with a mild sedative, and the result is nothing short of a miracle! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We are excited for the future, and looking forward to getting them choppers cleaned in a few weeks.

Review №8

2021-06-14 13:32:15

My goodness, what can I say except THANK YOU for the most exceptional care and genuine LOVE and affection for my little dog, and love of our lives, Kiwi. The doctors and receptionists and vet techs so genuinely adore animals, and understands that they are our most honorary family members. Our regular vet and all other local Veterinary Hospitals had zero openings on the weekend, but thankfully, Drake Center quickly and with such a cheerful and positive response got us booked for the same day. Kiwi had a terrifying sounding, fitful cough which had us so worried, and I was so grateful they got us in! When we arrived all the receptionists were so kind, sweet and gentle with Kiwi, who is absolutely terrified to PTSD levels at the vet. Then when the amazing doctor, Dr. Shotwell came in, she was just incredible with Kiwi, and made all of us feel so much better, she soothed our fears, she massaged Kiwi in all the right places during her checkup, and was very very understanding, gentle, humorous, insightful, and even presented her concerns with areas of Kiwis health with both positive solutions and empowered us with optimistic direction. I can go on and on, I am so pleased and grateful for them! I am actually going to switch and make them our primary vet care for our little ray of sunshine. I didnt know vet care could be at this caliber of excellence until now! Thank you Dr. Shotwell, and to all at the staff at the Drake Center!

Review №9

2024-01-11 04:59:14

Title: Extremely Negligent and Heartbreaking ExperienceReview:I am deeply saddened to share my devastating experience with Dr. Shotwell.I entrusted the care of my beloved cat Sassy to this veterinarian, but it ended in a tragedy that I will never be able to forget.Unneeded an assessment as my Cat did not seem normal, Dr. Shotwell at Drake Center in Encinitas,Ca.administered the wrong medication to my cat, which ultimately led to her untimely and unnecessary death. This act of negligence and incompetence is unforgivable and has left me in utter shock and disbelief.Not only did Dr. Shotwell fail to properly assess my cats condition, but they also failed to take the necessary precautions to ensure the correct medication was administered. It is clear that they lacked the attention to detail and professionalism required in this field.The pain and grief I feel over the loss of my beloved companion are immeasurable. I trusted Dr. Shotwell to provide the best possible care for my cat, and instead, they caused her death. It is my hope that by sharing my experience, others will be warned about the incompetence and lack of care exhibited by this veterinarian.I strongly advise against entrusting the well-being of your beloved pets to Dr. Shotwell and Drake Center in Encinitas.They have proven themselves to be incapable of handling even the most basic procedures, resulting in devastating consequences.

Review №10

2021-05-16 02:25:28

I was very pleased that they fit me into their already booked schedule because I had a very sick Chihuahua. I learned about Drake Vet from two of the Baristas a Starbucks. They reviewed the records from the ER and a former vet as I was looking for an opinion. The staff was compassionate and caring. That evening Dr. Yan did a follow up call to check on Zeppy and it was so appreciated, she went above and beyond to remind us of the protocol and it was very friendly! Drake Veterinary will be my new Vet. I highly recommend them!