Born and raised in Orange County, California, Dr. Grove has finally returned home after spending the past 13 years in New York. Before jetting off to New York, Dr. Grove completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California Irvine, then completed her graduate studies at University of California Los Angeles, and finished her schooling with a Doctorate at Ross University.

Dr. Grove is a strong advocate of volunteer work. In Central America, she worked on a program with the ASPCA entitled Modified Vets Without Borders. She also worked with her local Humane Society and several smaller shelter and rescue groups during National Spay Day.