Keeping Private Practice Relevant in the Corporate Landscape
From VHMA Manager to Manager by Veterinary Hospital Managers Association
April 9, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 85
About this episode
The episode discusses how private veterinary practices can remain competitive in a corporate-dominated landscape by leveraging technology and focusing on client relationships.
For this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Varuna Trivedi , Director of Operations at BEAM VetCare . Varuna has worked across dentistry and veterinary practice management in multiple countries, and she discusses what it really means for private practices to stay competitive in a world in which corporate healthcare systems are constantly expanding! We spend some time discussing how convenience has become the baseline expectation for modern clients. Online booking, text-to-pay, and quick communication aren't just "nice extras" anymore; they are simply part of how people expect care to work, and I share what I have been seeing in my own practice as we start to use tools such as AI-assisted documentation and after-hours automation. Varuna explains how technology can remove administrative overload so that doctors and technicians can focus more on client connection and patient care! We also talk about the power of human relationships in veterinary medicine. After all, clients definitely still value the doctor or technician who knows their family's story, remembers their milestones, and provides consistent care over time. Corporate clinics often deliver efficiency and standardized…
People in this episode
Guest: Varuna Trivedi
Topics covered
- private practice
- corporate healthcare
- veterinary medicine
- client expectations
- technology in veterinary care
- human relationships
Keywords
- private practice
- corporate landscape
- veterinary management
- client care
- technology
- administrative overload
- human relationships
- efficiency
- scheduling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BEAM VetCare, Veterinary Hospital Managers Association
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