Associate Optometrist

optometrists; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eyecare is seeking an Associate Optometrist to join their vibrant team in Courtenay. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on community eye health while utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic technology. You'll enjoy clinical autonomy in a supportive environment, alongside opportunities for professional development and a potential forgivable loan to kickstart your career. If you are passionate about enhancing lives through better sight, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Forgivable loan opportunity up to $100,000

Professional development access

Advanced clinical technology

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree required.
• Experience in clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye exams and provide patient care.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic technology for accurate assessments.

Skills

Optometry

Patient Care

Clinical Excellence

Communication Skills

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Tools

NIDEK Tonoref 3

Topcon Maestro2

NIDEK intelligent refract RT-6100

Marco M2 Ultra Slit Lamp

Zeiss HFA3

Job description

Find practice opportunities for optometrists, opticians, optometric staff and students.

Detailed Job Information

• Job Title: Associate Optometrist
• Province: British Columbia
• Date Posted On: April 23, 2025

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Experience: years

Job Type: FT, Locum, PT

Email: [e-mail]

Phone Number:

Summary:

Associate Optometrist – Changing lives through better sight Specsavers Driftwood Mall, Courtenay, BC
The independent optometrist at Specsavers Driftwood is looking for an associate Optometrist to join their busy clinic in Courtenay.

Specsavers is the world’s largest, privately-owned optical retailer. Our journey began 40 years ago in the UK, with visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins. Today, we support over 2,700 healthcare businesses, passionately caring for more than 44 million patients and customers worldwide. We believe that access to quality eyecare should be a right, not a luxury. That’s why we’ve made OCT available as a standard part of eye exams. With our advanced clinical equipment and an extensive range of affordable and high-quality eyewear, we’re here to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.

Your opportunity and practice Offering eye exams when patients need them means having the right team in each of our optometrist-owned and operated clinics. Join an independent Optometry Partner and team of passionate eyecare professionals in shaping community eye health.
Your associate optometrist opportunity in Courtenay gives you:

• Clinical Excellence: Benefit from a fully integrated clinic with latest diagnostic technology such as: the NIDEK Tonoref 3, NIDEK automated lensometer, Topcon Maestro2, NIDEK intelligent refract RT-6100, NIDEK slit lamp SL-1800, Marco M2 Ultra Slit Lamp, and Zeiss HFA3 with SITA Faster visual field. Viewing patient pre-test reports and history is easier than ever so you can have more informed consultations with your patients.
• Culture of Dedication: A team committed to community eyecare and monitoring the eye health of our patients for preventable vision loss, which is why OCT is made available for standard eye exams.
• Clinical Autonomy: Practice in a private, independent clinic backed by the support and resources of Specsavers to deliver the best care for the needs of your patients.
• Pre-test Support: Trained eyecare consultants welcome and take your patients through pre-testing so you have reports sent directly to your exam room to prepare for your consultations.
• Professional Development: Get access to a qualified optometry support consultant for professional development on-site and virtually
• Forgivable loan: Opportunity to qualify for a forgivable loan of up to $100,000. In addition to access to advanced clinical technology and a culture of excellence, you can be at the forefront for new opportunities and ownership, if that is something you want to pursue.

Apply Now If you are passionate about changing lives through better sight, reach out to our Recruitment Team at [e-mail].