Temporary Customer/Route Service Representative
About The Position
As a Customer Service Representative (CSR) 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. The CSR supports veterinary partners by providing professional, compassionate pickup and delivery services on an assigned route. This role requires exceptional accuracy, integrity, and sensitivity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Prior customer service, account management, or route-based experience preferred
- Pet lovers and pet parents often thrive in this role.
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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
