Customer Service Representative/Route Service Representative

Customer Service Representative/Route Service Representative Gateway Services

Plainfield, IL

Monday - Friday 8-hour shifts starting at either 6AM or 8AM rotating on-call schedule

Full-Time (40 hours + overtime as needed)

Pay Range: $21.00 - $25.00/hr (based on skills and experience)

Before You Apply What This Role Requires

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

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.

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.

Please visit Gateway Services Inc. to learn more about us.

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

Job Overview

The CSR 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 CSR role reports to the Care Center Manager.

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.

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 salespersonyou 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.

Apply today and help us serve pet parents with the care and dignity their companions deserve.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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Monday to Friday 6am-2pm or 8am- 4pm Rotating on-call schedule 40 hours full-time; overtime as business needs.