Our Mission
We exist to provide exceptional, personalized care that empowers pet owners, advances animal health, and uplifts our veterinary team. Every pet matters. Every client counts. Every staff member deserves respect and purpose.
Our Story
Founded in 2013 by Dr. Steve Manyak, Pine Animal Hospital was built from the ground up with one goal: to offer Long Beach families a veterinary experience grounded in trust, transparency, and top-tier medicine. We remain proudly independent and community-focused — something increasingly rare in today’s corporate-driven veterinary landscape.
Our Values
- Compassion with Purpose – We treat every patient as our own and every client with respect, honesty, and empathy.
- Excellence Through Innovation – From advanced diagnostics to seamless communication tools, we integrate the latest technology to improve outcomes and experiences.
- Education and Transparency – We take the time to explain, teach, and guide. Informed clients make the best decisions for their pets.
- Integrity in Independence – As a locally owned, veterinarian-led hospital, we answer only to our patients—not to shareholders.
- Team-Centered Culture – We foster a supportive workplace that prioritizes staff well- being, continuous learning, and mutual respect.
Our Doctors
Dr. Fabiola Cardona: Veterinarian
Dr. Fabiola Cardona, born and raised in Mexico City, earned her veterinary degree from the renowned National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). She’s passionate about canine and feline care and has a special interest in ornamental birds, especially parrots and macaws.
At home, she enjoys life with her husband David and her longtime companion, a mini poodle she’s had since she was 17. In her free time, she loves watching sports, reading, walking on the beach, and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops.
Dr. Alyssa Tamayo: Veterinarian
Dr. Alyssa Tamayo, a proud Los Angeles native, earned her BS from Stanford and her DVM from Purdue University. She specializes in preventative care for dogs and cats, with a passion for helping pets live longer, healthier lives. Her background also includes wildlife and marine mammal medicine, including rehab work and fieldwork in Kenya.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys hiking, dancing, whale watching, and spending time with her husband Eduardo and their mischievous rescue Beagle, Marty.
Dr. Steve Manyak: Veterinarian
Dr. Steve Manyak is the founder, president, and lead veterinarian of Pine Animal Hospital & Integrative Wellness Center, which he opened in 2013 to bring compassionate, technology-forward, independent veterinary care to Long Beach.
He earned his BS in Microbiology from UC Davis and his DVM from Western University of Health Sciences. Before veterinary medicine. Prior to veterinary medicine, he attended medical school and worked in research at Cedars-Sinai and UCLA Medical Center, shaping his interest in diagnostics, innovation, and evidence-based medical care.
Dr. Steve serves on the California Veterinary Medical Board, is a former Board Chair of The Veterinary Cooperative, and is an IDEXX Regional Thought Leader. At Pine Animal Hospital, he is passionate about client education, advanced diagnostics, integrative wellness, and supporting pets and their families with thoughtful, personalized care.
