First-Generation, South Asian American, Gay Veterinarian Sumeet Gupta, DVM, speaks from personal experience on the barriers to care and how communities of diverse backgrounds experience veterinary medicine differently than the common public. Advocating a personalized approach, Dr. Gupta focuses on establishing a strong VCPR so that patients experience better outcomes, clients have positive experiences and veterinary professionals improve their job satisfaction. Dr. Gupta also provides life coaching for veterinarians and students to provide the tools needed to succeed in this demanding profession.