Ray commenced his Veterinary career in  large animal practice before moving into dog breeding, lameness and orthopaedic work at Monash Veterinary clinic. A past owner of the clinic, Ray is a pioneer of Monash Veterinary Clinic, spending the last 42 plus years giving his invaluable Veterinary service to many clients and patients. Currently Ray devotes his time largely to orthopaedics and lameness in dogs.

Ray is a well regarded for his understanding and treatment of hip and elbow dysplasia and regularly receives referral cases and reviews hip dysplasia radiographs for clients.

Ray has a special interest in arthritis and has been a pioneer in the use of stem cell therapy for dogs in Australia.

Ray utilises a variety of therapeutic modalities to treat lame and aging dogs including class 4 laser therapy and myofascial therapy.

Over the years he has raced some greyhounds and has a great knowledge greyhound surgery and medicine along with the of diseases of older pet greyhounds especially bone cancer and pad corns.

Ray is very active in professional affairs within the Australian Veterinary Association.

Outside of work Ray has a passion for fly fishing and the outdoors. At home Ray and his wife Ali enjoy the company of his Burmese cat Ruby.