Our Team
Dr. Fairchild was born in Illinois, but because he was a self-proclaimed “Air Force brat,” his family moved every few years. As a boy, he always enjoyed biology and being with animals. He especially loved going on farm calls with his grandfather, who was also a vet. When he discovered that he could make a living working with animals, the choice was easy. Dr. Fairchild attended The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and has been in Georgia for almost 40 years. He jokes that he “almost has his citizenship papers.” Dr. Fairchild is available to see your pocket pets, birds, and reptiles and has a special interest in orthopedic surgery. Not only does he take care of many animals at work, but he also is the leader of quite a pack at home with three sons, two stepsons, two daughters, three grandkids, and five furry friends. It is no wonder he praises his wife, Shirley, as a “patient and loving” woman. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, scuba diving, traveling, and reading.
Dr. Kwak is a graduate of The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, where he also did his undergraduate work. He grew up here in Marietta, where he attended Lassiter High School after moving to the U.S. in 1998 from Seoul, South Korea, with his parents and sister. Dr. Kwak first became interested in veterinary medicine after the loss of his first puppy. He says, “I wanted to know how I could have made the situation better; I wanted to know my options.” His quest to help his friend eventually led him down the path to become a veterinarian so that he could help other animals in their time of need. Dr. Kwak lives here with his wife Anne and two sons Arron and Aiden, with their three dogs Achu, Aji, and Ar. In his free time, he enjoys golf, tennis, watching T.V. shows and movies, and expanding his culinary palate! Dr. Kwak speaks English and Korean.
Dr. Lauren Washburn grew up moving around the country from New Jersey to Wyoming to Florida. After earning her undergraduate degree in Biology from Florida State, she moved up to Georgia and graduated from vet school from the University of Georgia. She lives in Kennesaw with her boyfriend Will, Copper the Golden Retriever, Raleigh the Mutt, and Winnie the cat. She started working at Sprayberry in 2019 and loves getting to know the great clients and their wonderful pets, as well as working with her fun and caring co-workers. Dr. Washburn’s work interests are preventative care, geriatric medicine, and dermatology. She loves spending time with her family in her free time, cheering on the Seminoles, Dawgs, and Braves, and anything and everything Disney!
Dr. Nolan Killough is originally from Statesboro, Georgia, but mostly grew up in Dothan, Alabama. She earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Auburn University, then stayed at Auburn for her doctorate in veterinary medicine (War Eagle!). She practiced in nearby Opelika, Alabama, for a few years before moving to Marietta. Dr. Killough's professional interests include feline medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, and internal medicine. She enjoys providing compassionate and attentive care to your fur babies. She and her husband, Jordan, have one rescue dog, three cats, and a variety of fish, shrimp, and snails! In her spare time, Dr. Killough enjoys watching movies or Auburn sports, cooking, bird watching, and spending time with her family.
Born in Oakland, California and raised in Rome, Georgia, Dr. Regina Ringer graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Veterinary Science before earning her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. She is known for her compassionate, collaborative approach to veterinary medicine and is especially passionate about client education and building lasting relationships with pets and their families.
Dr. Ringer thrives in environments that emphasize teamwork, transparency, and continual learning. She particularly enjoys preventive care and complex diagnostics, where she can work closely with pet owners to develop thoughtful, personalized treatment plans.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Ringer enjoys audiobooks, gaming on her PlayStation, and spending time with her beloved border collie mix, Pancho. Sprayberry Animal Hospital is proud to welcome Dr. Ringer to our team!