Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)

Optometrist 8.2 Work-LifeNo callFull-Time

Pay as listed: $121k-$196k · no call · Stockton, California · pays below the median of 37 Optometrist listings (0th percentile).

Listed compensation

$121k-$196k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Saturday

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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. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

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.

This position is eligible for a Sign On Bonus of $20,000.

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.

What You'll Do

As the newest member of our team, you'll 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'll 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.

If you want to work with a fantastic team and directly represent Brookside Optometric Group, we invite you to apply! New graduates are encouraged to apply!

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—plus, it offers perfect weather all year long.

With access to iconic locations such as Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, and Sequoia National Park, residents can easily explore the outdoors. Stockton is also known for its art scene where residents can enjoy 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—make 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.

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

For roles that are remote (i. e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i. e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), 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.

The above information on this description had 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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will perform comprehensive eye examinations, recommend eyewear, and determine contact lens prescriptions for patients. They will also provide ocular disease management and treatment solutions within a modernized practice setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and a TPA certificate of licensure. While 1-3 years of clinical experience is preferred, new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Contact lens fittingPatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group) at VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Optometry — ranked against 1,889 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Optometry Career Context

VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 19 active listings.

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$158k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.2
Among the best 10% of Optometry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,889 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Stockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,010/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($20,000)
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Malpractice Insurance
Paid Time Off
CME Reimbursement