Ophthalmologist

Care Casters BV; Enschede; On-site; EUR 156,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dutch language training

Housing & meals allowance

Transport allowance

25 vacation days

Holiday pay 8%

Registration costs

Exam costs

Job summary

Care Casters BV invites an Ophthalmologist to join a leading Dutch healthcare institution. The position offers a clear path to advance eye care within a close-knit team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and support staff.

The package includes a seven‑month Dutch language course culminating in C1, scholarships for living costs, accommodation and meals, plus transport allowance, 25 vacation days and 8% holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Specialization in Ophthalmology is required.
• Good level of English.
• Degree completed in the EU with European citizenship.
• Willingness to attend a Dutch language course.

Skills

Ophthalmology

English

Education

EU degree

Job description

We are recruiting an Ophthalmologist to join a leading healthcare institution in the Netherlands. If you are a Ophthalmologist seeking a new challenge and a fresh direction in your career, we invite you to explore the details below.

Requirements

• Specialization in Ophthalmology
• Good level of English
• Degree completed in the EU + European citizenship
• Availability and motivation to attend the Dutch language course

Offer

Monthly salary up to: €15.392 (depending on years of experience);

Offer of Dutch language training. The course lasts about 7 months and is very intensive. After completing this training, you will have reached C1 level.

During the course, we offer: scholarship for personal expenses, books, accommodation, and food allowance

• Home to work transportation allowance;
• 25 vacation days;
• Holiday allowance (8% of your annual salary);
• Big register costs;
• Dutch official language exam costs.

Additional support from us

We guide you through every step of your relocation and integration process, including:

• Improving and adapting your CV to highlight your true strengths;
• Preparing you for interviews with the institution;
• Finding a fully furnished home ready for move-in

Support with all administrative steps:

• Professional registration
• City council registration (BSN)
• Bank account
• Health insurance
• GP registration
• Support with social integration, helping you stay connected to your hobbies, interests, and community;
• Assistance in finding kindergarten or school placements for your children, if needed;
• Guidance on the 30% ruling (a Dutch tax benefit for highly skilled migrants). If eligible, your employer may grant a tax-free allowance of up to 30% of your gross salary. This is a government-approved scheme.

The employer offers room for collaboration and entrepreneurship, allowing you to further develop ophthalmological care together with your colleagues. You work with an experienced and close-knit team consisting of fellow ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists, junior doctors, physician assistants, and ophthalmic technicians. In addition, our front and back office staff ensure the smooth handling of patient care.