Dr. Warner joined the Gardner Animal Hospital team as a full-time veterinarian in June 2018. Originally from Bakersfield, California, she grew up caring for a variety of animals—including horses, dogs, cats, rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Her love for her animals motivated her to become a veterinarian in order to help animals and the people who care about them. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo and she earned her veterinary degree from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in May 2018. Dr. Warner has served with veterinary teams in Arizona, Uganda, and India.

Dr. Warner has a cat named Mila and lives with 3 dogs (Copper, Dolly, and Sophie). She enjoys being involved with her church, dancing, hiking, and reading.

Dr. Shamburger is originally from Queens, New York. She grew up caring for guinea pigs, dogs, and a cat and has always wanted to be a veterinarian, for as long as she can remember! She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a minor in Business from the State University of New York at Albany. She went on to earn her veterinary degree from St. George’s School of Veterinary Medicine in May 2019. Since graduating, Dr. Shamburger has completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in NYC.

She has a geriatric kitty named Luna and in her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, traveling, and trying new food.

Dr. Christy Cox is originally from CT and is thrilled to be joining Gardner Animal Care Center and expanding into exotics! She received her undergraduate degree from Boston University and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University. After graduation, she moved back up north to be closer to family, where she has spent the past four years working with both cats and dogs as well as a variety of exotic species, including reptiles, birds, and small mammals. She is experienced in husbandry, handling, medicine, and surgery of all exotic species and is excited to bring these skills to the area. Dr. Cox shares her home with her husband and their “Island of Misfit Toys,” which includes two dogs, a one-eyed cat, a guinea pig, and three pet store reject Budgies. Her special interests include backyard poultry, surgery, and wildlife medicine. Outside of veterinary medicine, she enjoys playing pool as well as hiking and kayaking.