Meet Dr. Ray Spragley, a New York Mobile Veterinarian
After graduating, Dr. Ray began practicing general veterinary medicine and surgery at a private practice in Long Beach, NY, where he quickly recognized that conventional medicine alone wasn’t always enough for his patients.
A Veterinarian Dedicated to Compassionate In-Home Pet Euthanasia
Dr. Ray Spragley is not a generalist who added euthanasia to a list of services. He is a veterinarian who spent years deliberately building expertise in pain management, rehabilitation, integrative medicine, and end-of-life care — and who founded Zen Dog Vet specifically to bring that depth of experience into the homes of New York families when they need it most.
Every credential Dr. Ray has earned, every course he has completed, has been in service of one goal: ensuring that animals experience as little suffering as possible, for as long as possible, and that when the time comes to say goodbye, that moment is handled with the skill and gentleness it deserves.
Education and Veterinary Training
Dr. Ray, a Long Island native, earned his BS in Biology from University at Albany before attending Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed his clinical training at The Ohio State University and pursued externships in rehabilitation and sports medicine at leading veterinary centers across the U.S.
Clinical Expertise and Professional Interests
Dr. Ray’s clinical interests center on conditions that affect quality of life — particularly pain management in osteoarthritis, Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), and the non-surgical management of cranial cruciate ligament tears. This focus on keeping animals comfortable and functional for as long as possible is a natural extension of the philosophy that drives Zen Dog Vet’s approach to end-of-life care.
Life Beyond Veterinary Practice
When Dr. Ray is not caring for patients, you will find him with his miniature pinscher Hannibal — the inspiration behind the Zen Dog Vet logo — or out hiking, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or exploring new breweries around New York.
Areas Served Across New York
Dr. Ray provides in-home pet euthanasia services across New York, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Westchester County. County. Families can learn more about services available in each area below.
Credentials and Professional Memberships
Veterinary Degrees and Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS)
- SUNY Albany
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
- The Ohio State School of Veterinary Medicine
- Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT)
- Canine Rehab Institute
- Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA)
- Chi Institute
- Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV)
- CAETA
Professional Veterinary Associations
- International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC)
- American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA)
- International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS)
- New York Complementary & Alternative Veterinary Medical Association (NYCAVMA)
- World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (WATCVM)
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV)