BluePearl Pet Hospital
Reno, NV
Our Vets

• Certified in Animal Chiropractic, Options for Animals
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Dr. Ashley Coll is passionate about discovering the “why” of medicine, which led her to pursue veterinary internal medicine. She loves getting to help patients live longer with a better quality of life for as long as possible.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
• Master of Science, Veterinary Medical Research, Mississippi State University, Starkville
• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Mississippi State University, Starkville
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Mississippi State University, Starkville
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Nevada, Reno

Dr. Coll enjoys hiking, camping, going to the lake or ocean, kayaking, snowboarding, reading, watching movies and gardening. She looks forward to visiting the mountains with her friends and her silly dog, Gryphon.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, WestVet Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, Boise, ID
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Nevada, Reno

Dr. Jenna Dinstell is passionate about client education and taking a collaborative approach to provide excellent care.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, CA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Biology, University of California, Davis

In her free time, Dr. Dinstell enjoys snorkeling, standup paddleboarding, snowboarding, skiing, hiking, traveling, rowing, drawing, painting, and exploring new eateries and breweries.

• Master of Business Administration, Human Resources Management, California InterContinental University, Sioux Falls, SD
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Corvallis
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Dr. Catherine Gunther-Harrington has over 15 publications including topics of cardiac imaging in bulldogs and cardiac effects seen in cats who were burned in California wildfires. She has served as an assistant professor of clinical cardiology at the University of California.

Her professional interests include cardiac imaging, congenital cardiac defects and management of refractory congestive heart failure. She tailors medical management to fit each patient’s disease with an emphasis on quality of life.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)
• Residency, Cardiology, University of California, Davis
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Physiology and Neuroscience, University of California, San Diego

In her spare time, Dr. Gunther-Harrington enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, surfing and exploring the outdoors with her family. She has three dogs, Daisy, Chester and Betty White, who is a bulldog with a heart condition called pulmonic stenosis.

• Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, England
• Bachelor of Science, Veterinary Science, University of Nevada, Reno

Dr. Laura Quilling’s professional interests include immune-mediated skin diseases, cutaneous microbiomes, cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease, necrotizing fasciitis, myringotomy, and allergy testing.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
• Residency, Dermatology, University of California, Davis
• Internship, Dermatology, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Houston, TX
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, MedVet Medical and Cancer Center for Pets, New Orleans, LA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
• Bachelor of Science, Agriculture, University of Georgia, Athens

Dr. Quilling’s fiancé is a Reno-Tahoe native, and they are excited to be moving to the area with their dog, Sadie and their cat, Gemma. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys live music, reading fiction, swimming, boating, and skiing.

Publications & Articles

Dr. Emily Renner is passionate about everything related to the mouth, from endodontics to restoratives. She finds maxillofacial surgery to remove oral tumors and treatment of advanced periodontal disease and feline gingivostomatitis particularly rewarding.

• Residency, Dentistry and Oral Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Internship, Dentistry and Oral Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Idaho State University, Pocatello

Dr. Renner enjoys all outdoor activities, including camping, running, hiking, and kayaking. She shares her home with two mischievous foster fails – a black Labrador retriever named Smokey and a Persian cat named Charms.

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In addition to emergency medicine, Dr. Mathew Russum’s main areas of interest include internal medicine, cardiology, and general surgery.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis

Dr. Russum enjoys snowboarding, archery, and staying active. He has two cats and two dogs.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
• Residency, Neurology & Neurosurgery, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Washington State University, Pullman
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, California Polytechnic University, Pomona

Dr. Kyla Walter’s clinical interests include fracture repair, soft tissue surgery, oncologic surgery, and stifle procedures. She is excited to offer minimally invasive surgical options at our Renton hospital, including:

• Arthroscopy (joints)
• Laparoscopy (abdomen)
• Thoracoscopy (chest)

Dr. Walter’s favorite part of being a veterinarian is building strong relationships with her patients and their owners. She is passionate about guiding families through the challenges of surgical care and helping her patients achieve the fullest recovery possible.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, University of California, Davis
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
• Doctor of Philosophy, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of California, Davis
• Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Carleton College, Northfield, MN

In her free time, Dr. Walter enjoys hiking, trail running, backcountry skiing and exploring the mountains with her black lab, Maverick.