Dr. Fairchild received her doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University in 2013 and a bachelors of Science Biology from Butler University in 2009.  She is a Member of American Veterinary Medical Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners and AAHA.  

She resides in Valparaiso with her husband Steve, their two children, and two cats Tyson and Keelay.  

Her hobbies include: hiking, crocheting, reading, cross stitching, cooking/baking and spending time with her children.  She has a special interest in feline medicine and internal medicine.  She has also done post graduate work and has gotten certified in Canine physical rehabilitation and massage therapy.