Veterinary Route Service Specialist

Gateway Services Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; 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

Meaningful work

Job summary

Gateway Services Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Route Service Specialist in Kansas City, MO. The role involves face-to-face interactions with veterinary clinics and pet parents, managing a demanding route, and handling pets with care and professionalism.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 100 lbs, independent work, and strong organizational skills. Training is provided, with competitive hourly pay and benefits as listed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior customer service or route-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review routes, load equipment, and verify items before departure.
• Visit clinics, build relationships, follow clinic procedures.
• Retrieve deceased pets respectfully in various environments.
• Use company tech to scan pets; verify names, IDs, instructions.
• Document requests and complete follow-through.
• Interact with pet parents with compassion and professionalism.
• Return to Care Center to unload, place pets, scan, and hand off.
• Maintain responsibility for each pet until received and documented.
• Act as primary clinic contact, address questions promptly.
• Deliver high-quality, compassionate service and gather feedback.
• Complete stops on time; anticipate clinic needs; follow safety policies.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle/equipment/uniform.
• Support basic account-related tasks; distribute materials.
• Suggest service opportunities to Business Development.

Skills

Personable

Calm under pressure

Compassionate

Reliability

Organized

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Pet lover

Education

High school diploma or GED

Customer service or route experience preferred

Job description

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Veterinary Route Service Specialist

222 US Replc No Rate Chg Full Time Hourly Operations Kansas City, MO, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Annually

Veterinary Route Service Specialist – Trusted Journey

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 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 Veterinary Route Service Specialist 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 Veterinary Route Service Specialist role reports to the Care Center Manager.

The Veterinary Route Service Specialist 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

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.

Location: [City, State]
Compensation: $19.00–$22.00 per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday 7:00 - 3:30; rotating on call, off Wed, Sat 7-3:30 every 7 weeks
Benefits: Industry-Leading Benefits Package

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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M-F 7-3:30; rotating on-call, off Wed Sat 7-3:30 every 7 weeks
40 hours full-time; overtime as business needs