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Orange, Connecticut

Part-Time Optometrist (Family Eyecare of Orange) - Orange, CT

OptometristPart-Time

Compensation

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Family Eyecare of Orange embraces its three core values to provide all patients with passion, focus, and excellence. If those core values resonate with you and you're looking for a part-time opportunity to provide high-quality personalized eye care for a close-knit community, we encourage you to check out this brand-new opening and a fulfilling career of changing lives.

Why join us? Since its inception in 2014, Family Eyecare of Orange has established a reputation in the community for providing patients with exceptional service.

Offering patients the option to meet virtually through telehealth services along with a wide variety of solutions such as primary care, contact lenses, myopia management, LASIK co-management, and low vision, ensures the best possible outcomes for each individual.

The practice features state-of-the-art technology and is home to an externship and mentorship program, with future goals to expand the practice by adding a third exam lane and expanding optical. The team of skilled and empathetic professionals is dedicated to placing the well-being of their patients above all else.

What you'll do: As a part-time Optometrist, you'll provide comprehensive optometric exams to a diverse population of patients. You'll play a vital role in ensuring optimal visual health for individuals of all ages.

Leveraging advanced technology, including Topcon autorefractor and keratometer, Topcon maestro, Humphrey visual field, and Nuerolens testing device and virtual headset, you'll have access to cutting-edge equipment and resources to deliver accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.

The typical daily patient flow is around 13 to 16 total patients daily. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the vision and well-being of patients within the community.

Who you are: Family Eyecare of Orange is searching for a passionate, skilled professional with a desire to be a part of a dynamic team of professionals. You have a great deal of expertise and can confidently work with a wide variety of patients of different ages and visual needs.

You operate well in a team environment, collaborating with a group of skilled individuals such as technicians, administrative assistants, and opticians to provide smooth patient care and foster a happy work environment. The ideal applicant will be driven, accountable, and focused on providing great patient care.

Why you'll love Orange: Orange allures residents with its picturesque landscapes, historic charm, and vibrant community atmosphere. Nestled in New Haven County, Connecticut, the town offers a serene suburban lifestyle while still providing easy access to urban amenities.

Residents can explore the quaint downtown area with its charming shops, local eateries, and historical landmarks. The town’s abundance of parks, recreational facilities, and community events offer ample opportunities for outdoor activities and socializing.

With its strong sense of community pride and small-town ambiance, Orange provides an inviting and peaceful living environment in the heart of Connecticut.

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including: Paid time off Production bonus Malpractice insurance Continuing education Minimum Qualifications: Licensed Optometrist in Connecticut Special Notice This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies.

VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer.

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 designated 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, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals.

The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals.

VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.

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.

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.

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As the only not-for-profit eye health company in the U.S., we offer flexible doctor positions in five different settings, allowing you to build a rewarding career in eye care. Find the perfect fit, enabling you to improve people’s lives through better vision.

With nearly 70 years in the eye health industry, we’re driven by compassion, care, and a shared mission to ensure everyone has access to quality vision care. When you join our global family of nearly 15,000 teammates, you’re stepping into a world where innovation meets impact.

At VSP, we value collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, fostering an environment that’s as supportive as it is inspiring. Let’s work together to create a clearer, brighter future—one person at a time. Follow your heart to VSP! #VisionWithHeart

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive optometric exams and personalized treatment plans for a diverse patient population. Utilize advanced diagnostic technology to ensure optimal visual health and collaborate with a clinical team for smooth patient care.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Optometrist in the state of Connecticut. Requires the ability to work confidently with patients of all ages and visual needs in a team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Low Vision CareDiagnostic Equipment Operation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Optometrist (Family Eyecare of Orange) - Orange, CT at VSP Vision a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,954 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Optometry Career Context

VSP Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 76 active listings.

Of the 46 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 72% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 12 employers

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<$170k
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$170k-190k
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$230k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Orange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$604k
Median resident rent
$2,172/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About VSP Vision

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Production Bonus
Malpractice Insurance
Continuing Education