Optometrist (Brookside Optometric Group)

VSP Ventures; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house lab

Extended hours

Job summary

Brookside Optometric Group in Stockton, CA is seeking a dedicated optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care. The position offers 30–40 hours per week with the clinic open Monday through Saturday, in a modern practice setting.

You will use advanced diagnostic tools and work with a supportive team to deliver high-quality eye care and personalized eyewear recommendations. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with strong collegial collaboration and patient outcomes at the forefront.

Qualifications

• OD degree and licensure with TPA certification.
• 1–3 years of clinical practice; new graduates encouraged to apply.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong management, leadership, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and determine eyewear prescriptions.
• Recommend eyewear and determine contact lens prescriptions.
• Work 30 to 40 hours weekly; hours include Monday–Saturday.
• Utilize advanced technology such as Optomap, OCT, FDT, Pentacam, EnChroma, and auto-refractors.
• Provide patient-centered care and support staff throughout examinations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Business acumen

Education

OD degree

Job description

Compensation range for the role is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible incentive, bonuses and/or commission dependent on the role.

Are you an Optometrist looking for a full‑time opportunity to work in a thriving practice where you'll provide excellent care and improve the quality of life for patients? Do you want to join a team passionate about community involvement and giving back to communities in underserved countries where eye care is needed most? If you're looking for a long‑term opportunity to make a difference and directly impact a well‑established practice, Brookside Optometric Group is the place for you.

Why Join Us?

Brookside Optometric Group is committed to providing quality eye health care to the community and goes the extra mile to serve patients by offering extended hours, the most advanced technology, an in‑house lab, and an extensive inventory of over 1,500 frames. As part of the VSP family, this practice offers a wide range of specialized services, including ocular disease management and treatment solutions as well as external eye disease care. Brookside Optometric Group ensures the highest standard of eye care through a compassionate team dedicated to helping families preserve their precious gift of sight. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

What You'll Do

As the newest member of our team, you will work 30 to 40 hours weekly and perform comprehensive eye examinations, recommend eyewear, and determine contact lens prescriptions. The practice is open Monday through Saturday. You will enjoy caring for patients in a modernized practice with access to behind‑the‑scenes functional technology, including Optomap (retinal scanning), OCT (retinal scanning), FDT (visual field testing), Pentacam (advanced scanning of corneal topography), EnChroma (color vision technology), and auto‑refractors, plus highly‑trained staff to support you throughout examinations.

Who You Are

You're an ambitious and compassionate optometrist who strives to consistently exceed patient expectations while providing personalized and individualized care to ensure excellent eye health and vision care. You enjoy caring for a diverse patient population, and you're an excellent listener who genuinely cares about patients. The preferred qualifications for this position include specialty contact lens fittings and surgical co‑management for LASIK.

Why You'll Love Stockton

Located in California's Central Valley, surrounded by natural beauty, Stockton is situated along the San Joaquin Delta and is a culturally rich and diverse city. It offers perfect weather all year long and access to iconic locations such as Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, and Sequoia National Park. Residents can easily explore the outdoors, enjoy an art scene with museums, concerts, live theatre, and year‑round farmer's markets. Its proximity to some of California's most visited destinations—San Francisco, Sacramento, Monterey Bay, Napa, and Santa Cruz—makes it an ideal location to call home.

Special Note About This Opportunity

This is a career opportunity with a practice owned by VSP Ventures, a VSP Global Company. While VSP Global is helping VSP Ventures practices recruit qualified applicants, the hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.

Job Specifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree, O.D. including Third Party Administrator (TPA) certificate of licensure
• 1‑3 years of clinical practice experience with current knowledge of optometric technology and practices; new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills
• Strong business aptitude, self‑discipline, and ability to deliver outstanding patient service
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties
• For roles that are remote or hybrid, must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable; lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

Optional Race and Gender Self‑Identification

To help us ensure we meet our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please consider responding to the following optional questions regarding race and gender. All responses will be kept confidential and will in no way impact the consideration of your application. Applicants who live in the following jurisdictions should not respond to the race or gender self‑identification request; please select “Prefer Not To Say, I Don’t Wish To Answer, I Decline To Self‑identify, Or I Decline To Identify My Race And Ethnicity.”

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• Rhode Island
• Washington

Qualified Applicants with Arrest or Conviction Records

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.