Dr Varma is a private veterinary surgeon specializing in equine medicine at the Ngong Jockey Club.
He is a senior lecturer in Veterinary Surgery at the University of Nairobi, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine department of Clinical Studies.
Dr Varma has served for many years in the Kenya Veterinary Association's Executive Committee in various positions.
He holds a PhD in equine surgery and currently serves as a member of K-LIFT board of trustees.