Dr. Gardiner grew up outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and spent many of her childhood years taking care of and riding horses. She attended Wellesley College in Massachusetts and graduated with a double major in biology and Spanish. Dr. Gardiner received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020 and has been practicing in the Finger Lakes area since graduation. Dr. Gardiner's professional interests include preventive care and internal medicine. She lives with her husband and daughter in Ithaca.