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Ray Spragley, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Ray Spragley is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and the Owner/Founder of Zen Dog Veterinary Care PLLC in New York. With experience in multiple institutions and private practices, Dr. Spragley’s specializations and interests include non-surgical management of cranial cruciate ligament tears, Intervertebral Disk Disease(IVDD), and pain management in osteoarthritis. Dr. Spragley holds a BS in Biology from SUNY Albany and has a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM) from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. He is also a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) through the Canine Rehab Institute as well as a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) through Chi University.

Education

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Biology (BS), SUNY Albany

Professional Achievements

  • Owner of Zen Dog Veterinary Care, a mobile veterinary practice based in New York City and Westchester that specializes in integrative and end-of-life veterinary care

Certifications & Organizations

  • Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT)
  • Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA)
  • Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV)
  • 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)

Favorite Piece of Advice

When treating your pet, it is essential to learn about their condition to do what is best for them. Your veterinarian is the best source of information, and you should take your pet to a veterinarian you trust implicitly.

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