The Technician Ceiling: How Christian Coleman Redefined What’s Possible

From starting as a veterinary assistant with no experience to becoming Director of Operations at Hound and helping launch Home Love, Christian Coleman proves there’s no ceiling for veterinary technicians. His journey is a story of taking leaps of faith, finding mentors, leading with curiosity, and learning to give yourself grace along the way.In this episode, Dr. Brianna Armstrong and Christian talk about the realities of leadership, imposter syndrome, career growth, and the power of curiosity in building strong teams. If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible for your career beyond the floor, Christian’s story will inspire you to take that next step.“Leadership isn’t a title — it’s how you show up for people.” — Christian Coleman“Give yourself grace. You’re going to make mistakes, but that’s part of leading.” — Brianna Armstrong“You don’t have to be in a leadership position to make a difference.” — Christian ColemanPractice Interview Questions:What drives you in vet med?Why and what are you looking for in your new role?Can you provide me with an example of how you handled a difficult (client) situation? How did you turn it around?How do you contribute to a positive work culture?What would you do if you noticed a coworker making a mistake in patient care?Describe a time you had to adapt quickly to an unexpected situation at work.How would you describe a good leader/mentor?Have you ever had a leadership or mentorship experience? How do you stand out as a leader? What’s your leadership style?What’s your strategy for handling constructive criticism?Chrisitan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-coleman-703735203/Homelove: www.homelove.com Hound: www.hound.vetFollow for more: FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556480229406&mibextid=LQQJ4d IG: https://www.instagram.com/choosepeoplelovepets?igsh=MTVzZjc4ZHE4MWd2NQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/choose-people-love-pets/ 💬 Memorable Quotes: