Shelter Kennel Care Advocate

Harbor-House-of-Central-Florid; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor House of Central Florida seeks a Kennel Services Advocate to care for shelter animals, maintain a clean kennel, and ensure humane feeding and care for animals on campus. The role involves outdoor/indoor work, strong communication, crisis intervention, and adherence to safety protocols while coordinating with shelter staff and volunteers to support animals and donors.

Minimum requirements include 2–3 years of animal health experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Florida

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; an Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; ability to learn organization software.

Responsibilities

• Provide water, food, and exercise for kennel animals daily and report issues to shelter management.
• Communicate kennel census and needs with shelter team; submit weekly updates.
• Perform kennel sanitation and maintenance; operate cleaning tools and report issues.
• Transport shelter animals in agency vehicles.
• Monitor animal health; assist with first aid under veterinarian guidance.
• Coordinate with volunteers and oversee kennel-related tasks.
• Maintain inventory of kennel supplies and assist with donations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

Outdoor/Indoor work

Weekend/Holiday availability

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Harbor House of Central Florida seeks a Kennel Services Advocate to care for shelter animals, maintain a clean kennel, and ensure humane feeding and care for animals on campus. The role involves outdoor/indoor work, strong communication, crisis intervention, and adherence to safety protocols while coordinating with shelter staff and volunteers to support animals and donors.

Minimum requirements include 2–3 years of animal health experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Florida