About Us

  Dr. (White) Renteria is a  Board Certified Veterinary Dentist™. She graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996 and earned her Diplomate status from the American Veterinary Dental College in 2009. She is the founder and proprietor of Pacific Northwest Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery in Longview, WA, as well as Inland Northwest Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery in Coeur d’Alene, ID. These establishments specialize in cutting-edge veterinary dentistry and oral surgery for dogs and cats, alongside offering teaching and consulting services.

Since 2010, Dr. (White) Renteria has played an integral role as Adjunct Faculty at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Here, she spearheads a dental rotation for fourth-year veterinary students, affording them invaluable exposure to small animal veterinary dentistry. 

Driven by her unwavering dedication to the welfare of both animals and their owners, Dr. (White) Renteria extends her expertise to Western Veterinary Partner practices, where she provides guidance and instruction in veterinary dentistry to fellow veterinarians.

Dr. Ginger Grellmann earned her Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Michigan State University in 2011, followed by a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University in 2017. Her professional interests include dentistry, advanced oral surgery (e.g., treatment of oral tumors and jaw fractures), pediatric development, pain management, and Fear Free® medicine. Driven by a passion to empower pet owners (whom she affectionately refers to as "fur-parents") to enhance the longevity and quality of life for their beloved pets ("fur-kids"), she commits herself wholeheartedly to this mission.

Dentistry holds a special place in Dr. Grellmann's heart, and she realized that her true calling lay in the field of dentistry and maxillofacial surgery. During her tenure in general practice, she dedicated over 250 hours of continuing education training to dentistry, then in 2022 she started her residency in dentistry and oral surgery.

Outside of work, Dr. Grellmann enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, a dog, a cat, and her carnivorous plant collection. She and her family share a love for good food, gardening, and traveling.

 Professional Certifications: 

• Elite Fear Free Certified Professional 
• Cat-Friendly Veterinarian (CFV) 
• Human-Animal Bond Certified

Professional Memberships:

• American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM)
• American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
• Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry (F4VD)
• International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM)
• North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS)

Fun Fact: 

Dr. GG's passion for veterinary dentistry and oral surgery extends to her remarkable skull collection. This collection began as a result of her dedicated study of anatomy, aiming to enhance her understanding of her patient's unique individual anatomy. Do not worry, no former patients are a part of her collection!

  Shelly earned an A.A.S. in veterinary technology from Vatterott College in her home state of Nebraska in 2007. Shelly joined us in 2017 bringing years of experience in the veterinary specialty of ophthalmology, emergency, and general veterinary medicine. Shelly enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, biking, traveling, fishing, and paddle boarding.

Natalia is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She earned her degree in Veterinary Technology from Portland Community College in 2018. Her professional experience includes dentistry, general practice, and shelter medicine. She has a passion for dentistry and believes that pet oral health is very important. Natalia's goal with each visit is to make her patients feel safe and comfortable. 

Outside of work, Natalia is also an artist with her own small business. She enjoys drawing, reading, and spending time with her family. Natalia’s pets include a St. Bernard and a flock of chickens.

Mimi has worked in veterinary medicine and dentistry assisting Dr. Tammy (White) Renteria since 2002. She enjoys helping people and pets. She likes to spend time with her family and grandchildren when she is not helping clients and patients.

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Meet Mo (a.k.a. Mo-Dog if you ask Dr. GG's youngest son). 

He is our practice greeting committee. 

Mo loves long walks and zoomies down the hallway.