Associate Optometrist - Driftwood Mall, Courtenay

Specsavers Norge; Courtenay; Hybrid; CAD 166,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forgivable loan up to $100k

Job summary

Specsavers Driftwood Mall is seeking an associate optometrist to join a thriving clinic that embraces Teleoptometry, allowing up to half of work time from home. The role includes a potential forgivable loan up to $100k with a three-year commitment.

You’ll work in a fully equipped practice with cutting-edge diagnostic tools and a supportive team dedicated to community eyecare and patient health.

Qualifications

• Independent optometrist practice in a not-for-profit partner clinic.
• Teleoptometry enables remote work up to half the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams using advanced diagnostic tools.
• Deliver high-quality eyecare with clinical autonomy in an independent clinic.
• Collaborate with eyecare consultants for pre-testing and referrals.

Tools

NIDEK Tonoref 3

NIDEK automated lensometer

S4OPTIK slit lamp

Job description

Company: Specsavers

Associate Optometrist – Changing lives through better sight

The independent optometrist atSpecsavers Driftwood Mall is looking for an associate optometrist to join their thriving clinic. This opportunity qualifies for up to a $100k forgivable loan with a three-year commitment and is one of only two clinics in Canada offering Teleoptometry, giving you the flexibility to work remotely from home up to half of the time!

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 2,800healthcare businesses, passionately caring for more than48millionpatients and customers worldwide.

We believe that access to quality eyecare should be a right, not a luxury.That’swhywe’vemade 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’rehere to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.

Your opportunity and practice

Offering eye exams when patients need themstarts with having the right team in each of our optometrist-owned and operated clinics. By joining an independent Optometry Partner and a team of passionate eyecare professionals,you’llmake a meaningful impact on eye health in the community.

Your associate optometrist opportunity at Driftwood Mall gives you:

Clinical Excellence: Benefit from a fully integrated clinic with the latest diagnostic technology, including:

• NIDEK Tonoref 3
• NIDEK automated lensometer
• S4OPTIK slit lamp

Viewing patient pre-test reports and history is easier than ever and ensures so you can have more informed consultations with your patients.

Culture of Dedication: Join a team committed to community eyecare and proactive monitoring of eye health for preventable vision loss, withOCT available as a standard part of every eye exam.

Clinical Autonomy: Practice in a private, independent clinic with the support and resources of Specsavers,giving you the freedom to deliver care your way.

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.

Compensation:

Receive a daily minimum or percentage of billings, whichever amount is higher for each clinic day worked. The expected range for this role is:

Daily minimum between $900 to $1000

Percentage of billings between 80% and 85%

This opportunity qualifies for up to a $100k forgivable loan with a three-year commitment. Ask to learn more about how our forgivable loan program can help you with your student loan. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skillset by the independent clinic owner.