Optometrist

Veo Vision Center; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veo Vision Center in Orange, CT is hiring a full-time Optometrist to accurately diagnose and manage ocular conditions. You will perform comprehensive eye exams and co-manage glaucoma and other issues, while prescribing lenses and treatment plans tailored to each patient.

We seek a communicator with an OD license, skilled in patient education, documentation, and collaboration with staff, with a focus on long-term vision wellness in a private practice setting.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution and current, unrestricted Connecticut optometry license (or eligibility to obtain).
• Clinical expertise in comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fitting, and management of common ocular conditions such as glaucoma, dry eye, and refractive error.
• Strong patient communication skills, including the ability to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive care in clear, accessible language.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technicians, optical staff, and other healthcare professionals in a team-based clinical setting.
• Comfort with EHR documentation, clinical charting, and adherence to regulatory and ethical standards of care.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, with a focus on building long-term relationships and promoting vision wellness.
• Willingness to stay current with advances in optometry, diagnostic technologies, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Experience in a private practice or medical optometry setting is preferred; residency or additional training in medical or specialty optometry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and diagnose ocular conditions.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses; develop treatment plans.
• Co-manage glaucoma, dry eye, and other conditions.
• Maintain detailed clinical documentation and EHR records.
• Collaborate with clinical and optical staff.
• Educate patients on eye health and preventive care.
• Support long-term vision wellness in a patient-centered practice.

Skills

Patient communication

Team-based care

EHR documentation

Clinical collaboration

Education

OD degree (Doctor of Optometry) and CT license

Job description

Company Description

Veo Vision Center delivers comprehensive, high-quality eye care with a focus on long-term vision health for patients across Connecticut. The team provides routine eye exams, eyewear services, medical eye care, and specialty treatments to meet diverse visual and ocular needs. Care is delivered with a personalized, relationship-driven approach that emphasizes trust, education, and ongoing support. Veo Vision Center is committed to combining clinical excellence with a welcoming environment, ensuring patients receive thorough, attentive care at every visit.

Role Description

The Optometrist is a full-time, on-site role based at Veo Vision Center in Orange, CT. This role involves performing comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosing and managing ocular conditions, and prescribing eyeglasses, contact lenses, and treatment plans tailored to each patient. The Optometrist will provide medical eye care, including co-management of conditions such as glaucoma, dry eye, and other vision or ocular health issues, while maintaining detailed and accurate clinical documentation. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with clinical and optical staff, educating patients on eye health and preventive care, and contributing to a patient-centered practice environment that supports long-term vision wellness.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution and current, unrestricted Connecticut optometry license (or eligibility to obtain).


• Clinical expertise in comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fitting, and management of common ocular conditions such as glaucoma, dry eye, and refractive error.


• Strong patient communication skills, including the ability to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive care in clear, accessible language.


• Ability to work collaboratively with technicians, optical staff, and other healthcare professionals in a team-based clinical setting.


• Comfort with EHR documentation, clinical charting, and adherence to regulatory and ethical standards of care.


• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, with a focus on building long-term relationships and promoting vision wellness.


• Willingness to stay current with advances in optometry, diagnostic technologies, and evidence-based treatment approaches.


• Experience in a private practice or medical optometry setting is preferred; residency or additional training in medical or specialty optometry is a plus.