Veterinary Physical Therapist - Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral
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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 build and grow a comprehensive rehabilitation service within a multidisciplinary specialty hospital. They will collaborate with specialists to provide exceptional patient care using advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
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 similar veterinary rehabilitation credential is required or must be pursued.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$103k)344 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Oregon vs national | $97k median in Oregon | $94k nationally (+4%)248 state / 12,688 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Oregon index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Oregon | 306 active | 21,720 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Oregon physical therapist listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 21% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,346 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 |
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