Dr. Michele Drake, Founder and Dr. Kathy Boehme, Partner
The Drake Center isn't like any ordinary veterinary clinic in Encinitas, CA. We are an expert team dedicated to giving your pet the best medical care available anywhere.
The strictest protocols for surgery, pharmaceuticals and exams - for the protection of our patients.
We provide multimodal pain control and individualised pain management to ensure your pet's comfort.
Proud to offer the latest advancements in medicine, diagnostic equipment, digital radiography and laser therapy.
Our surgical teams include one doctor plus two registered veterinary technicians and one assistant - assuring safety and quality.
At the Drake Center for Veterinary Care, we believe that pets are part of the family - yours and ours. And family deserves the very best care. For over 30 years, we have been providing high-quality, compassionate pet care to families in Encinitas, CA and the surrounding areas in North San Diego County.
We are an AAHA-accredited animal hospital committed to providing the highest standards of care in anesthesia, dentistry, pain management, preventative care, surgery and more. Our staff also meets regularly to learn about the latest medical advancements in companion animal care and how to continually improve our customer service.
The Drake Center was voted Best of Encinitas in 2024 by Pet Owner's Choice (Vety)! We are extremely proud of our facility and the quality of care we provide.
In 2023, The Drake Center which is located in Encinitas, CA, was voted Best Veterinary Clinic in San Diego by the readers Ranch & Coast Magazine for the fifteenth year in a row.
“To provide the best medical and surgical care in a compassionate environment for our patients and unsurpassed service for our clients.” Everything we do supports our mission statement.
