Veterinary Route Service Specialist

Gateway Services Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay + overtime

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and PTO

Career development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gateway Services is seeking a Veterinary Route Service Specialist in Columbus, OH. You will manage a demanding route, acting as the primary face of the company to clinics and pet parents, handling pets with care and professionalism.

The role requires independence, accuracy, and empathy in sensitive situations. The position offers full-time hours, a strong benefits package, and training to support success in pet aftercare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior customer service, account management, or route-based experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable using mobile technology and CRM systems.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted clinic relationships.
• Ensure pets are handled and transported with dignity.
• Execute pickups and deliveries accurately and on time.
• Protect trust through professionalism and attention to detail.
• Interact with pet parents occasionally, with compassion and professionalism.

Skills

Customer service

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CRM systems

Mobile technology

Job description

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Veterinary Route Service Specialist

Full Time Hourly Operations Columbus, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 7825

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

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Before You Apply — What This Role Requires

This is not a desk job and not a traditional driving role.

As a Veterinary Route Service Specialist (VRSS) at Gateway, you are the primary, face-to-face representative of our company to veterinary clinics and, at times, pet parents. You work independently, manage a demanding route, and handle pets in emotionally sensitive situations with precision, professionalism, and care.

This role is physically active, emotionally real, and operationally critical. From the moment a pet is entrusted to you, everything downstream depends on your accuracy, reliability, and judgment.

If you take pride in doing meaningful work, value professionalism, enjoy building relationships, and are comfortable with physical and emotional responsibility, this role can be deeply rewarding.

About Gateway Services

Gateway Services is North America’s leading pet aftercare provider, trusted by over 17,000 veterinary clinics. With more than 2,300 team members across 140+ locations, we support pet parents with dignity, compassion, and care — one pet at a time.

(Don’t worry if you haven’t worked in pet aftercare before — we’ll provide training!)

Job Overview

The VRSS role sits at the very start of the pet aftercare process.

You are the link between Gateway and our veterinary partners, responsible for:

• Building and maintaining trusted clinic relationships
• Ensuring pets are handled and transported with dignity
• Executing pickups and deliveries accurately and on time
• Protecting trust through professionalism and attention to detail

This is a relationship-driven role with high accountability, requiring independence, organization, and composure in sensitive environments.

The VRSS role reports to the Care Center Manager.

The VRSS supports veterinary partners by providing professional, compassionate pickup and delivery services on an assigned route. This role requires exceptional accuracy, integrity, and sensitivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily routes, load required equipment, and ensure all items are correct before departure
• Visit assigned veterinary clinics, maintain strong professional relationships, and follow clinic procedures
• Retrieve deceased pets respectfully, often from chest freezers, with awareness of public and clinic environments
• Use company technology to scan pets at pickup and delivery; double check names, IDs, and instructions
• Accurately document requests and complete all follow through
• Interact with pet parents occasionally, with compassion and professionalism
• Return to the Care Center to unload pets, place them correctly, and complete scanning and handoff to Operations
• Maintain full responsibility for each pet until properly received and documented
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clinics, building strong, respectful relationships and addressing questions or concerns promptly
• Deliver consistent, compassionate, high quality service while gathering feedback to improve the clinic experience
• Complete all route stops accurately and on time; anticipate clinic needs and follow all safety and company policies
• Maintain cleanliness and professionalism of vehicle, equipment, and uniform
• Support basic account related administrative tasks
• Provide clinics with information on available services and commemorative options; distribute approved materials
• Identify service opportunities and refer potential leads to Business Development

Role Focus

You are not a salesperson—you are a trusted partner delivering care, accuracy, and dignity at every step.

What We’re Looking For

This role is best suited for someone who:

• Is personable, calm, and compassionate
• Takes pride in professionalism and personal accountability
• Is physically capable of frequent lifting and active workdays
• Is highly reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Builds trust naturally and communicates clearly
• Understands that accuracy and consistency are essential
• Loves pets and respects the emotional weight of this work

Pet lovers and pet parents often thrive in this role.

Education, Training & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior customer service, account management, or route-based experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Comfortable using mobile technology and CRM systems
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, or holidays as needed

Working Conditions

• Frequent heavy lifting up to 100 lbs and physical activity
• Driving in all weather and road conditions
• Exposure to emotionally sensitive situations
• Independent work with high accountability
• Fast-paced, non-desk-based work environment

What You’ll Get

At Gateway, we support our people with meaningful benefits and growth opportunities:

• Competitive hourly pay + overtime eligibility
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance (up to $2,000)
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Career development and internal advancement opportunities
• The chance to do work that truly matters

Join Us

If you’re looking for more than just a job — if you want a role where your compassion, charisma, and community spirit shine through — we’d love to hear from you.

Gateway Services Inc. and our brands are committed to providing accessible employment practices and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are our greatest asset and each employee's cultural differences, life experiences, self-expression, and unique capabilities are what build our company culture and success. If you require accommodation due to disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail]

Gateway Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Team Members.

New employees joining Gateway Services will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov

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