Who We Are
We started out as a husband and wife team - many a year ago we were pleasantly surprised to find that we actually work really well together and have worked together for the last 9 years. Also, (very helpfully to our patients) we have complimentary skill sets. One a surgeon (who also enjoys medicine) the other a medic (who is also a dab hand at surgery). Between us we have most bases covered.
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As time moved on however, The Grove Vets has become far more than just the two of us. We are a close knit family, all with our own little quirks and mini superpowers. Every one of us truly understanding what a responsibility it is to be trusted with looking after someones' pet.
Our Vets
Andy Valenzia BVSc GPCertSAS MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
I qualified from the University of Bristol Vet School in 2008 and have never looked back. I pride myself on having a logical approach to veterinary medicine (and problem solving in general) and in being able to take my patient's owners through the process with me, making sure we are all on the same page every step of the way. I love surgery and have been performing keyhole and other advanced procedures for many a year now. I completed a post graduate European surgical certificate in 2022. Outside of work I am a family man and am besotted with my wife, 2 daughters, dog and cat. After work and family commitments I commit whatever spare time I have left to martial arts training. I am a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Submission Grappling under Pedro Bessa, actively competing and often waking at 5am to train before work. So please excuse the occasional cauliflower ear!
Amy Valenzia BVSc CertAVP MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
I qualified from Bristol Vet School in 2008. I'm geeky at heart and love medicine and ultrasonography, the way the body works is so clever! I have achieved my Cert AVP focussing on internal medicine; having taken a bit of a break from studying to grow our family, I am now really interested to perfect my ultrasonography more and am currently undertaking a 2 year diagnostic imaging post graduate course. I love seeing the relationship between owners and their pets and feel privileged to be able to help that be a healthy and happy one. Outside of work I'm devoted to our two daughters Elia and Lori, you can often find us squelching in mud or splashing in puddles with our dog Hattie, not forgetting Frank the cat who often follows us on the school run! I also like to squeeze in a bit of running and Ashtanga when I find the time.
James Greenwood MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
James graduated from Bristol Vet School in 2007 and has been friends with Andy and Amy since their student days! After a few years working in equine practice, it was James’ love of dogs and cats that drew him into small amimal practice long term. He has a particular interest in pet dentistry, dermatology and general consulting - an avid pet lover himself, he enjoys helping pets and their owners enjoy the best life together. James is also a regular face on our television screens as the resident vet on BBC1’s ‘Morning Live’ and has appeared across other shows such as CBBC’s ‘The Pets Factor’, C4’s ‘Fur Babies’ and has published two books. Outside of his vet work and filming commitments, James is a busy dad to son Oliver as well as looking after a small flock of sheep, 2 pigs, 14 chickens, one rescue Labrador called Dolly and a very noisy cockerel! James is our regular Tuesday locum and also helps out on other days when the vets are on holiday.
Caroline Kingston BVSc MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Caroline graduated from the University of Bristol in the year 2000. Having spent a number of years in practice she took a step back from veterinary medicine to look after her family. She initially joined us as a client but after getting to know each other we knew she would be a great fit and invited her to join the team. She hasn't missed a step, having already gained a loyal following of clients and their furry companions, she consults on Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings and also Monday afternoons.
Paraskevi Kastani MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Coming Soon...
Our Nursing Team
Ella Grove RVN BSc (Hons)
Head Veterinary Nurse
Ella graduated from the University of Bristol with a BSc in Veterinary Nursing and Biomedical Sciences. Since joining us in 2021, she has gone from strength to strength and is now an integral part of the team. She plays a key role in training student nurses, monitoring anaesthetics, and managing our incredible nursing team. In the operating theatre she generally knows what our surgeons need before they need it and enjoys a friendly rivalry with Andy over who can produce the most perfect x-ray.
​Outside of work, Ella enjoys getting creative with painting (she’s always happy to take on a pet portrait commission), as well as reading and playing the piano.
Beth Cavill RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Originally from the coastal town of Weymouth in Dorset, Beth grew up surrounded by animals including horses, dogs, cats, and birds. She qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2023 after studying at Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing. In 2024, she volunteered with a charity on a Caribbean island impacted by a hurricane, helping to deliver essential veterinary care to animals and supporting the local community. Having worked in practices around the world, Beth brings a range of experience to her role at The Grove Vets. She has a special interest in feline care and hopes to pursue a certificate in feline nursing with the International Society of Feline Medicine.
Martina Busietta RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Coming Soon...
Leah Morris SVN
Student Veterinary Nurse
Leah is currently in her second year training as a veterinary nurse and has hit the ground running! She is a caring and bubbly individual and a pleasure to be around. Leah keeps things moving around the clinic; cleaning and packaging surgical kits, holding animals for blood samples, processing blood samples, answering the phones, the list goes on. She has aspirations of becoming a veterinary nurse - something that we are sure she will achieve in the not too distant future!
Georgia Hargrave RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Georgia graduated from The University of Chester in June 2025 with a BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Nursing, joining our team in August 2025. Georgia has an interest in inpatient and critical care and hopes to complete a certificate in canine medicine in the future. When Georgia's at home she enjoy going to the gym, reading, and spending time with her Cavachon Eddie, who is always up for a cuddle
Shannon Linwood SVN
Student Veterinary Nurse
Shannon is a third-year Veterinary Nursing and Animal Behaviour student at the University of Bristol with a particular interest in patient recovery and inpatient care. She’s also a proud pet mum to Bella, her Cavachon and Draco the Crested Dragon. Shannon is our brilliant Saturday morning nurse but you'll also see her around during the week, either on placement, or covering the odd shift. When she’s not busy with uni or work, Shannon enjoys crochet, painting, and drawing.
Tash Clandillon
Practice Administrator
Tash has always had an interest in animal care, having had a number of small furry pets as a child. Working part time as a kennel and cattery assistant alongside studying for GCSEs and A levels, she furthered her fascination of animals and the natural world, studying Zoology at Newcastle University and spending time in Ecuador, as a conservation volunteer.
She later moved to Bristol with her partner to train and work as a secondary science teacher at a local secondary school.
After having her two children, she went onto have a more flexible career, using her skills to work as a Freelance Educator at Bristol Zoo Gardens and The SS great Britain and working part time as an Office Manager at a local outdoor forest preschool. She's now come full circle working at The Grove on the admin side of things, keeping a hand in working alongside dogs and cats once again.
In her spare time Tash loves spending time outdoors with her family and friends and looking after her cat and a menagerie of rescue guinea pigs at home.
Alice Child
Receptionist
You'll meet Alice on our Reception desk, she joined the team after starting as a client. Alice's first love is in Equine, both with a BSc in Equestrian Psychology and a PGCert in Equine Behaviour and Welfare, as well as owning a 26 year old pony! She has spent the past 8 years working in both veterinary and canine/feline rehoming. When not at work, she's exploring Bristol with her partner, generally finding all the good vegan food spots.