Optometrist (Eyezone)

OptometristNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$121k-$196k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

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 incentives, bonuses, and/or commission dependent on the role. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

EyeZone South Reno is seeking a skilled Optometrist to help meet growing demand for care in a respected, community-rooted practice. This opportunity offers clinical variety, long-term growth, and the chance to serve both urban and rural patients who value preventive eye care. The ideal candidate is flexible, adaptable, collaborative, and committed to delivering strong patient experiences while supporting office performance across the region.

Why Join Us?

EyeZone is a distinguished multi-location practice, serving patients across Nevada in South Reno, West Reno, Midtown Reno, Carson City, and Lake Tahoe.

Renowned for its unwavering commitment to superior vision care, EyeZone offers a specialized dry eye clinic and is led by a team of dedicated eye care professionals deeply rooted in the community.

The practice boasts expertise in ocular diseases and specialty contact lenses while also offering state-of-the-art optical equipment, three fully equipped examination suites, a diverse range of designer eyewear catering to all budgets, and the latest advancements in contact lens technology.

What You'll Do

In this role, you’ll provide comprehensive optometric care while ensuring consistent clinical excellence, outstanding patient experiences, and strong support for practice operations.

You’ll deliver thorough eye examinations, diagnose and manage ocular conditions, collaborate closely with office teams, and adapt to varying patient volumes, staffing needs, and practice environments. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 a. m.–5 p. m.

You’ll have the opportunity to practice full-scope optometry, caring for patients across age groups and a wide range of visual and medical conditions. Using the latest technology, you’ll provide accurate diagnoses, recommend vision-enhancing solutions, and educate patients on healthy vision and preventive care.

Benefits may include a sign-on bonus, tuition reimbursement, medical insurance, paid time off, production bonus, malpractice insurance, and continuing education allowance.

Who We're Seeking

We’re seeking a well-rounded Optometrist with strong clinical skills and a passion for delivering outstanding, personalized patient care. A licensed O.D. in the practicing state is required, and residency training, two years of prior experience, and glaucoma certification are preferred.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with a genuine commitment to patient health and safety. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Why You'll Love South Reno

South Reno offers a desirable lifestyle with scenic landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Set against the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the area provides easy access to year-round adventure, including hiking, skiing, and water activities near Lake Tahoe and nearby resorts.

With well-planned neighborhoods, local amenities, and a balance of suburban charm and natural beauty, South Reno is an appealing place to build both a career and a quality lifestyle in northern Nevada.

Special Note About This Opportunity

This is a career opportunity with a practice owned by VSP Ventures, a VSP Vision Company. While VSP Vision 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.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

Job Specifications

Typically Has the Following Skills or Abilities

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 his/her job duties

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.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.

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.

VSP is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

To help us ensure we meet our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please consider responding to the following optional questions regarding race and gender. We are asking you to provide this information on a voluntary basis.

All responses will be kept confidential and will in no way impact the consideration of your application.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive optometric care, including thorough eye examinations and the diagnosis and management of ocular conditions. Collaborate with office teams to ensure consistent clinical excellence and support practice operations.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Optometry degree and a TPA certificate of licensure. Preferred qualifications include residency training, two years of clinical experience, and glaucoma certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Ocular disease managementDiagnostic skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist (Eyezone) at VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 2,003 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Optometry Career Context

VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 15 active listings.

Of the 41 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 59% have no call, 51% require no weekends.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in optometryranked against 2,003 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$121k–$196kOptometry median $162k (middle half $149k–$175k)191 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$158k in purchasing powerNevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Nevada21 active1,940 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 59% no call · 51% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Optometry listings493 in the last 30 days467 the 30 days before (+6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Optometry pay trend+3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
VSP Ventures Optometric Solutionssilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index15 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,003 Optometry listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$158k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Optometrist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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$196k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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$130k-$170k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Rancho Cordova, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Production bonus
Malpractice insurance
Continuing education allowance

Living in Reno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$546k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,997/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Reno, NV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.