Welcome to the Drake Center
For People Whose Pets are Part of the Family
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.
AAHA Accredited for Over 15 Years
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.
Voted Best in Encinitas
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.
Best in San Diego
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.
Our Mission
“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.