I have always loved animals and felt most happy when surrounded by nature, at school biology and science were always my preferred subjects so Veterinary medicine became the only profession that would truly interest me. During my school years I dived deep into wildlife medicine working for the Zoo of Madrid, volunteering at numerous Wildlife [...]
Ever since childhood, I’ve been captivated by animals and the sciences—biology and music shaped my early academic path. After earning degrees in both music and biology, I spent time conducting ecology research and even freelanced as a professional French horn player. While studying parasitic diseases in wild birds, I delved into veterinary literature and discovered [...]
Dr. Manzanares has been passionate about biological sciences since high school and always knew she wanted a career that combined her love of science with working closely with animals. Veterinary medicine was the perfect fit. She enjoys the supportive, collaborative environment at Primary Care Animal Hospital and loves being able to help animals every day. [...]
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Dr. Laurel Nakata is a Long Beach born and raised native. She graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts after finishing up her clinical year at Colorado State University. After graduating, Dr. Nakata returned back to Colorado where she went on to complete her internship at a small animal emergency hospital. [...]
Primary Care Animal Hospital is pleased to welcome our newest addition to our veterinarian team, Dr. Maria Tellez! Dr. Maria has graduated from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and has pursued her veterinary career in Long Beach, California by interning with our hospital since June of 2022. Her unwavering passion for animals blossomed when she [...]
Growing up under both a piano and a lab bench, Max’s journey into veterinary medicine was shaped by a lifelong balance between the arts and sciences. After exploring different academic paths, veterinary medicine emerged as the perfect blend—uniting problem-solving, creativity, and meaningful connection. What Max loves most about his work is caring for pets while [...]