Veterinary Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 14m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral is ready to welcome a Veterinary Physical Therapist to join our Specialty and Emergency Hospital in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. This is a hospital that places a high value on its employees.

The environment at BVER is very supportive and our focus is to develop and maintain a positive culture. We strive for excellent medicine and excellent patient care. We are privately owned and locally managed.

With a fully equipped ER and ICU staffed by experienced professionals, you'll have the resources and support to provide exceptional patient care and confidently manage your cases.

Our ideal candidate is collaborative, self-motivated, enjoys community outreach and is willing to help promote and maintain an outstanding hospital culture.

At Bridgetown, you'll join a collaborative team of specialists that includes three surgeons, two internists, three neurologists, one radiologist, an ophthalmologist, three criticalists, and an experienced emergency service. Supported by advanced imaging services available seven days a week, our multidisciplinary team works together to provide the highest level of care for patients while fostering a collegial and rewarding professional environment.

Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment include a Canon Aplio A450 ultrasound machine, GE OEC 9800 Plus C-arm, Siemens Avanto 1.5T MRI, Toshiba Aquilion 128-slice CT, PrisMax and PuriFi dialysis systems, a Ho-YAG laser for PLDA procedures, a Tudor underwater treadmill, and three state-of-the-art digital X-ray rooms.

Daily case rounds foster collaboration among our multidisciplinary specialty team, providing opportunities to share knowledge, discuss challenging cases, and deliver exceptional patient care.

Our rotating internship program contributes to a vibrant academic atmosphere, allowing specialists to mentor aspiring veterinarians while helping shape the future of the profession.

Supported by advanced technology, a strong referral base, and a collaborative team of specialists and emergency clinicians, you'll have the opportunity to grow your service, pursue your clinical interests, and thrive in a progressive, state-of-the-art hospital.

Benefits

  • No negative accrual and Minimal Non-compete
  • No non-compete for emergency veterinarians
  • Annual performance bonus or Production opportunities available
  • Welcome bonus
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Paid AVMA/PLIT liability coverage, DEA license and Oregon State licensing
  • Generous CE allowance
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance with employer paid HSA contribution annually
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Short term and long-term disability coverage
  • And much more!

Required Qualifications

  • Current Physical Therapist license in Oregon or ability to obtain licensure
  • Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT preferred)
  • Experience working in veterinary rehabilitation, sports medicine, or animal health

Certification in Canine Rehabilitation (CCRP, CCRT, CCAT, or equivalent) or willingness to pursue certification. ASTR, DACVSMR, or a similar veterinary rehabilitation credential would also be considered.

  • Experience with hydrotherapy and rehabilitation modalities
  • Interest in building and growing a comprehensive rehabilitation service
  • Strong understanding of musculoskeletal and neurologic rehabilitation principles
  • Excellent communication and client education skills
  • Team-oriented mindset with a passion for patient care

Check us out at Bridgetownvet.com

Apply via email: Kristy Curtis at kristy.curtis@bridgetownvet.com

Key Responsibilities

The Veterinary Physical Therapist will provide high-level rehabilitation care for patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists. They will also be responsible for building and growing the hospital's comprehensive rehabilitation service.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapist license in Oregon and possess a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Certification in Canine Rehabilitation or a willingness to pursue it is required, along with experience in veterinary rehabilitation or sports medicine.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal rehabilitationCommunication skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Oregon, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (248 salary observations; 779 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $99k (middle half $88k–$118k)434 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Oregon vs national$97k median in Oregon$94k nationally (+4%)248 state / 12,688 national salary observations
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Oregon306 active21,717 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusOregon physical therapist listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 21% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,346 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

49 jobs · 38 employers
16
<$110k
14
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
11
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

42 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
19%

✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Travel Physical Therapist - Full Time - Santa Cruz County

Bridge Home Health · San Diego, California

$72-$80.75/hr
#2

Physical Therapist

Jump Ahead Pediatrics · Brick, NJ, United States

$75-$80/hr
#3

Physical Therapist

$49.65-$77.08/hr
#4

Outpatient Neuro Physical Therapist

$100k-$160k
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,911 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral logo

About Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral

Veterinary
Portland, Oregon
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

No negative accrual
Minimal non-compete
No non-compete for emergency veterinarians
Annual performance bonus or production opportunities
Welcome bonus
Flexible work schedules
Paid AVMA/PLIT liability coverage
Paid DEA license

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.