BluePearl Pet Hospital
Reno, NV
Our Vets

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, University of California, Davis
• Internship, Emergency & Critical Care, University of California, Davis
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• Bachelor of Science, Veterinary Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

In her free time, Dr. Bank enjoys traveling, running, hiking, being in nature, dog training and horseback riding.

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.

During her master’s program, Dr. Leanne Diss studied how migratory birds spread ectoparasites and disease in new environments. Later, while in veterinary school, she discovered her passion for emergency medicine. She went on to expand her skills during her internship, working with exotic and small animals while also contributing to animal care at the Tucson Zoo.

Originally from Reno, she is excited to return to her hometown and looks forward to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and families in the community.

• Internship, Small Animal and Exotic Medicine & Surgery, VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, Tucson
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson
• Master of Science, Biology, University of Nevada, Reno
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Nevada, Reno

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Diss enjoys knitting, running, skiing and cycling. She has combined her love of cycling with her passion for traveling by riding across 15 countries. At home, she spends time with her husband, their daughter, two border collies and a shy tabby cat.

Dr. Catherine Gunther-Harrington has over 25 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 two dogs, Chuck Norris and Betty White, who is a bulldog with a heart condition called pulmonic stenosis.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, WestVet Boise 24/7 Animal Emergency & Specialty Center, Garden City, ID
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA

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

• Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
• 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 a dog named River and a foster-fail Persian cat named Charms.

Publications & Articles

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA

Dr. Rinehimer and her husband have two dogs, Yuba and Tumalo. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, hiking, paragliding, skiing, kayaking and mountain biking.

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 three dogs.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Bachelor of Science, Agriculture-Veterinary Science, University of Tennessee, Martin

• 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 Reno 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.