Job Description

Community Engagement Specialist (Tacoma, WA)

Bring pets and people together as the community champion of PetOne Veterinary in Tacoma.

About the Role

We’re looking for an energetic, community-driven Community Engagement Specialist to join Sumner Veterinary Hospital and help establish the PetOne Veterinary brand in Tacoma.

In this role, you’ll be embedded at Sumner Veterinary Hospital, building relationships, supporting the local community, and representing both the flagship hospital and nearby endorsed sites day-to-day. You’ll play a key part in introducing PetOne Veterinary to the community, bridging the trust clients already have with the exciting changes ahead.

If you thrive on change, love connecting with people, and are motivated by bringing a new brand to life in the community, this role was made for you.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Make real, visible impact. You’ll be at the forefront of community activation from neighborhood events to meaningful partnerships helping us turn awareness into affection.
• Be a brand ambassador with heart. You’ll represent PetOne Veterinary’s welcoming, confident voice as you connect with pet parents, local businesses, rescue partners, and more.
• Grow and shape local presence. This isn’t just “support work” – you’ll be a key driver of local community impact as we grow in Tacoma.

What You’ll Do:

Create buzz that matters

• Plan and execute community events, pop-ups, and on-site activations for Sumner Veterinary Hospital and the endorsed locations
• Be visible, genuine, and engaging meeting pet parents where they are and bringing them into our world

Build trust through community connection

• Foster strong relationships with local businesses, rescues, schools, influencers, and community organizations
• Serve as a knowledgeable, friendly presence to community partners during the brand transition

Strengthen ongoing client connection

• Create opportunities for existing clients to stay engaged with the hospital through educational events, community partnerships, and local initiatives that deepen relationships and reinforce PetOne Veterinary’s trusted presence in the community

Bring stories to life

• Partner with marketing and brand teams to ensure a smooth, thoughtful rollout of PetOne Veterinary
• Support local social content with community-based storytelling that reflects both the hospital’s legacy and PetOne Veterinary’s voice: joyful, optimistic, compassionate, and credible

Track what matters

• Capture insights from events, partnerships, and activations
• Share insights to improve impact and deepen community connection

Who You Are:

• Love for animals, especially pets
• Comfortable navigating change and helping others feel confident through it
• A natural connector – enthusiastic, personable, and unafraid to start a conversation
• Excited to champion the PetOne Veterinary brand locally
• Highly organized and a natural planner who can juggle events, partnerships, and details with ease
• Resourceful, proactive, and energized in a fast-moving environment with a collaborative spirit
• Curious and confident using metrics to shape approach, measure impact, and apply insights to strengthen future initiatives

What You Bring:

• 3+ years in community engagement, events, partnerships, or brand activation (bonus if in retail, pet care, or lifestyle fields)
• Experience representing a brand or business in a local community
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building chops
• A positive mindset and high energy, especially when the to-dos stack up
• A genuine belief in PetOne Veterinary’s purpose: helping pets live their best lives, every day, at every stage.

Compensation: The minimum salary range is $80,168.40.

About PetOne Veterinary

At PetOne Veterinary, we partner with pet parents to give every pet their best life. Our hospital staff, veterinarians, and pet parents work as one team to provide high quality medicine and to create an individualized approach to pet care. Every doctor, nurse, technician, and support team member comes together with one shared purpose. Personalized care for every age and life stage.

www.PetOneVet.com

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us: •We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com•We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication•All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com•There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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