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The Drake Center for Veterinary Care

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The Drake Center for Veterinary Care

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For more than 30 years, The Drake Center for Veterinary Care has been providing the ultimate in high-quality, compassionate care for the family pet. With a team of nine veterinarians and access to top surgeons and specialists, we are proud to offer a level of care unprecedented in North San Diego County. Whether you have a dog, cat or other small mammal, we will treat your pet like part of the family and ensure he or she remains healthy throughout his or her lifetime. At The Drake Center, we combine modern technology with personalized service to create a safe, caring environment for you and your pet. Our services include wellness and preventative care, critical and emergency care, dentistry, surgery, integrative medicine, acupuncture, laser therapy, behavioral education, diet and nutrition education, diagnostic imaging, laboratory and pharmacy services, bathing, boarding and house calls.

11/02/2026

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11/01/2026

Choose your favorite look! 🎃✨
While you’re putting together your outfit, here’s a quick reminder: Keep all Halloween treats far out of reach from your furry friends. That includes sugar-free candy and xylitol (birch sugar) is extremely toxic to pets! Stay safe and have a happy Halloween! 🐾

10/31/2026

⏰ As we prepare to wrap up Daylight Saving Time, don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday, October 31! 🍂

Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 1, giving us an extra hour!

Our pets may not understand why their breakfast, walks, playtime, or bedtime suddenly feel an hour different. 🐾 Their internal clocks are still adjusting, too! Try gradually shifting their routines by 10–15 minutes over several days to help make the transition a little easier.

Here’s to a smooth transition into the new season for you and your furry family members! 💛

10/30/2026

😻 The comparison of this cuties expression from the first to the last photo is sending us! 😹

10/29/2026

👯‍♀️ She saw them with matching space buns and she paid them no mind 😆

10/28/2026

😍 It’s the tiny ponytail for us! 😆

10/27/2026

🎨🪨 We’ve got a fun one for you today! 🧡

During , our team got creative with a Rock Painting Contest, and now we need YOUR help choosing the winners! 🥳

🏆 The TOP 3 rocks will win a prize! 🎁

Here’s how to vote:
👇 Comment below with your top 3 favorites in order!
🥇 1st choice
🥈 2nd choice
🥉 3rd choice

We had quite a few amazing submissions, so take your time scrolling through all the entries before casting your votes! 👀✨

Let’s see which rocks rise to the top! 🪨 May the best rock win! 😂🏆

10/26/2026

😍 Look at those shaggy ears and that snoot! 🐶

10/25/2026

🎉 Happy One-Year Drake-iversary to our wonderful Client Service Representative, Emily! 💖🐾

We can hardly believe it’s already been a year! Emily is such a kind, thoughtful, and valued member of our , and we’re so grateful to have her on our team. Her warm personality and caring nature make a difference to both our clients and coworkers, and it has been such a pleasure getting to work alongside her this past year! 🫶

Congratulations on your first Drake-iversary, Emily! We’re so happy you’re part of and look forward to celebrating many more milestones with you! ✨

10/23/2026

🎉 We're wrapping up by celebrating the people who help make it all happen: our amazing Administration Team! 💜

From keeping the day-to-day running smoothly to supporting our staff, coordinating the details, and helping our hospital grow, this crew wears a LOT of hats. They may work behind the scenes, but their impact is felt throughout every single day! 😊

✨ Meet our team:

🏥 Chris - Our incredible Hospital Administrator, keeping the big picture in focus while supporting the people who make it all possible.

📸 Nada - Our Media & Marketing Manager and Administrative Assistant, managing all communications & special events, while ensuring our team is cared for and having fun.

📦 Henry - Our dedicated Inventory Specialist, helping ensure our team has what they need to care for our patients.

📋 Jenna - Our Practice Coordinator and Client Service Representative, helping keep our front team and daily operations on track.

🐾 Moki - Our Treat Consumption Specialist, King of the Clinic, and an essential part of our daily morale. 😺👑

Behind every great veterinary team is a whole lot of coordination, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. This crew helps connect the dots so our staff can focus on what matters most: providing exceptional care to our patients and their people. 💖

Thank you for everything you do to keep The Drake Center moving forward. We appreciate you more than you know! 🫶🏻✨

Address

195 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA
92024

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm
Saturday	7am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17607539393

Website

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