Groves Veterinary Clinic

At Groves Veterinary Clinic, our compassionate and knowledgeable staff is committed to providing comprehensive, quality health care to companion animals while building lifelong relationships with our clients and patients. It is our mission to educate and involve each client in developing a lifetime health care plan for their special companions. From routine to advanced medical care, Groves Veterinary Clinic is proud to offer the very best in veterinary medicine for your pet including: General and Preventive Medicine, Critical and Intensive Care, Pediatric and Geriatric Care, Radiology, Ultrasonography, Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Microchipping and Nutritional Counseling. Our surgical services range from general surgery to soft tissue and advanced orthopedic surgery. Our in-house laboratory offers same day test results. For your convenience we offer free home delivery of medications and prescription diets.

Dr. Steven Groves, owner and medical director, is a native of Charlotte County and has had a lifelong love for animals. Dr. Groves attended the University of Florida and received his Bachelor's Degree in Animal Sciences with an Animal Biology Specialization, graduating with honors in 2002. He continued his education at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2005. A member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, Dr Groves also serves as the president of the Charlotte County Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Groves has had extensive experience in a variety of clinical settings, including emergency hospitals, private veterinary practice and community animal shelter programs. He is particularly charismatic about orthopedic surgery. In fact, Dr Groves is the only veterinarian in Charlotte County licensed to perform the Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, a surgical procedure to correct torn cranial cruciate ligaments in dogs. He has completed courses in advanced techniques in small animal fracture management through AO North America, an organization at the forefront of trauma and musculoskeletal surgery in both human and animal medicine.