RVT trailblazers: Entrepreneurial journeys and insights

Presented by Julie Kerr, RVT, Leilani Mustillo, RVT and Shannon Gervais, RVT

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Name

First name *

Last name *

License number *

Province where you practise *

Email *

Questions

1. What do the three panellists have in common? *

They all have a business degree in addition to their RVT degree.

They all had to redefine their careers because they became allergic to cats.

They all started their careers in a traditional RVT role in a veterinary clinic.

2. What is the nature of Julie Kerr’s business? *

She offers her services as a biosecurity expert.

She offers her services as a locum RVT.

She offers her services as a wedding singer.

3. What is the nature of Leilani’s business? *

She offers a babysitting service for busy RVTs.

She offers pet insurance for exotic animals.

She offers a teletriage service to veterinary clinics.

4. What is the nature of Shannon’s business? *

She offers companion animal acupuncture services

She offers consulting services to support veterinary professionals in navigating change effectively.

She offers ready-made meals for busy RVTs.

5. What situation contributed to Leilani opening of her business? *

The veterinary shortage crisis.

The US election of Donald Trump.

The closing down of the veterinary clinic where she worked.

6. True or false? All three panellists confirmed opening a new business was very easy for them. *

True

False

7. True or false? All three panellists always dreamed of becoming entrepreneurs. *

True

False

8. True or false? According to our panellists, you can expect to work less hours by being an entrepreneur than by working as an RVT in a veterinary clinic setting *

True

False

9. According to our panellists, which statement is true? *

You must have a university business degree to become an entrepreneur.

You can have an introverted personality and become an entrepreneur.

You must be ready to invest at least $25,000 in your business plan.

10. Among the common misconceptions about entrepreneurship addressed during the presentation, which one was not stated by our panellists? *

Becoming an entrepreneur requires a significant investment of time.

Becoming an entrepreneur means you have to be comfortable with a certain level of uncertainty.

Becoming an entrepreneur means you will become rich.