Hybrid Veterinary Route Service SpecialistOps Team Member

Location: Temecula CA Compensation: $19.00$22.00 per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Full-Time; M-F; 8:30am-5:00pm
Benefits: Industry-Leading Benefits Package

This is a hybrid position. Depending on business needs staffing levels and operational priorities your work may include customer service routes Care Center operations or a combination of both within the same week or even the same day.

Before You Apply What This Role Requires

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

This is not a traditional driving position and it is not solely an operations role.

Youll spend time both on the road serving veterinary clinics and inside the Care Center supporting cremation operations. Every day is different but every responsibility contributes directly to providing compassionate aftercare for pets and peace of mind for their families.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety works independently when needed collaborates well with a team and takes pride in doing meaningful work with exceptional accuracy.

About Gateway Services

Gateway Services is North Americas leading pet aftercare provider trusted by over 17000 veterinary clinics. With more than 2300 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.

(Dont worry if you havent worked in pet aftercare before well provide training!)

Job Overview

This hybrid role combines the responsibilities of both our Veterinary Route Service Specialist and Operational Team Member (OTM). Some days youll represent Gateway in veterinary clinics building trusted relationships while transporting pets with dignity. Other days youll work inside the Care Center performing cremation operations creating memorial items processing cremated remains and preparing pets to return home to their families.

Success in this role requires compassion professionalism attention to detail physical stamina and the flexibility to move between customer-facing and operational responsibilities while maintaining exceptional quality at every step.

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

• Route & Customer Service Responsibilities

• Review daily routes and prepare equipment before departure.
• Safely transport pets between veterinary clinics and the Care Center.
• Build professional relationships with veterinary partners.
• Retrieve pets respectfully while maintaining professionalism in clinic environments.
• Scan pets and verify identification throughout transport.
• Maintain chain of custody and complete accurate documentation.
• Return pets safely to the Care Center for processing.
• Maintain company vehicles equipment and route materials.
• Communicate service opportunities and clinic feedback to leadership.

• Operations Responsibilities

• Operate cremation equipment according to company procedures.
• Create memorial products including paw prints and plaques.
• Process and package cremated remains accurately.
• Perform quality checks throughout every stage of production.
• Prepare workstations and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.
• Support teammates to meet production schedules.
• Follow all safety procedures and immediately report concerns.

Role Focus

You are not a salespersonyou are a trusted partner delivering care accuracy and dignity at every step.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who:

• Is compassionate professional and dependable.
• Builds trust easily with customers and teammates.
• Enjoys both independent work and team environments.
• Thrives in physically active work.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Can balance customer service with operational responsibilities.
• Is comfortable working around deceased pets.
• Adapts quickly as business needs change.
• Takes ownership of their work from beginning to end.

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 drivers 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 lifting up to 100 pounds or more.
• Regular driving in varying weather conditions.
• Regular exposure to deceased pets.
• Exposure to heat dust noise and production equipment.
• Standing walking bending kneeling lifting and repetitive motion throughout the day.
• Early mornings evenings weekends holidays overtime and schedule flexibility based on operational needs.
  

What Youll 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 $2000)
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Career development and internal advancement opportunities
• The chance to do work that truly matters

Join Us

If youre looking for more than just a job if you want a role where your compassion charisma and community spirit shine through wed love to hear from you.

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

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M-F 8:30 a - 5:00 p
40 hours full-time; overtime as business needs

Required Experience:

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