Optometrist - Abilene, TX

Eyetastic Services®; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Paid optometry license and malpractice

$500 annual CE allowance

10 days PTO annually

Job summary

Eyetastic Services® in Abilene, Texas, seeks a Managing Doctor to join an independent, doctor-friendly practice that prioritizes clinical excellence and work-life balance. This full-time role emphasizes comprehensive eye care with a low-stress environment and strong staff support.

You’ll lead clinical care, mentor newer doctors, and enjoy flexible scheduling, with base salaries of $165,000 (5 days) or $200,000 (6 days), plus production bonuses, loan repayment, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Texas optometry license required.
• New graduates welcome.
• Independent practice leadership and initiative required.

Responsibilities

• Full-scope primary eye care with emphasis on comprehensive exams and ocular disease management.
• Lead clinical staff for efficient patient flow and scheduling.
• Mentor and support doctors, including new grads or those unfamiliar with equipment.

Job description

Step into a doctor-friendly, independent optometric practice that values clinical excellence and prioritizes work-life balance. This full-time Managing Doctor opportunity is perfect for a dependable, personable optometrist who thrives in a supportive, low-stress environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

Position Highlights:

• Full-scope primary eye care with an emphasis on comprehensive exams and ocular disease management
• Flexible scheduling: Choose 4, 5, or 6 days per week based on your goals
• Enjoy the freedom to focus on patient care – no retail sales expectations
• Supported by trained clinical staff for efficient patient flow
• Modern diagnostic and imaging technology (including Optos Monaco)
• Full orientation and training for new grads or doctors unfamiliar with equipment

Compensation & Benefits (will discuss in more detail during phone screening):

• Base salary: $165,000/year (5 days) or $200,000/year (6 days)
• Production bonus: $100 per day at 18+ exams, $20 for each exam over 20
• Up to $200,000 in direct student loan repayment over 3 years ($66,667/year)
• Estimated total annual compensation: $235,000–$266,667 with bonus/loan repayment
• Company 401(k) with 3% match
• 10 days PTO annually
• Health & dental insurance options for doctor and family
• Paid optometry license and malpractice insurance
• $500 annual CE allowance

What Makes This Role Eyetastic?

• Low-volume and relaxed pace to ensure comprehensive, unrushed care
• Doctor-owned, independently operated (not corporate!)
• No formal partnership/ownership, but the role offers significant autonomy and leadership
• Schedule flexibility: Saturdays are available, but not regularly required
• New graduates welcome – Texas optometry license required
• Focus on professional growth, patient relationships, and helping young doctors achieve financial freedom
• Clinical staff support for pretesting and administrative needs
• Located in a collaborative setting alongside an established optical retail center (doctor focuses on clinical care)

Interview Process:

• Flexible – phone, video, or in-person interviews available