Optometrist (Axis Eye Optometric Group)

OptometristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$121k-$196k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Do you excel at providing exceptional eye care and building meaningful patient relationships? Axis Eye Optometric Group is looking for a full-time Optometrist to join its collaborative team in Elk Grove, California, located in the greater Sacramento area. This is an opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment where comprehensive care, advanced technology, and genuine community impact come together.

Why Join Us?

For years, patients throughout Elk Grove and the greater Sacramento area have trusted Axis Eye Optometric Group for high-quality, comprehensive eye care. The practice goes beyond routine vision testing by focusing on long-term ocular health, comfort, and overall wellness. Supported by highly qualified opticians, an expansive selection of designer frames, and a convenient on-site optical lab, the team delivers a seamless experience that helps patients see and feel their best.

What You’ll Do

As a full-time Optometrist, you’ll provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages in a high-end boutique clinic setting, performing eye exams, diagnosing and assisting in the treatment of ocular disease, prescribing and dispensing corrective lenses, managing eye emergencies, and educating patients on healthy vision practices.

Supported by a cross-trained team, you’ll use advanced diagnostic technology, including digital retinal imaging, to deliver a seamless patient experience throughout each encounter.

This role includes approximately eight hours of patient care daily, with an expected patient volume of about 16 to 18 patients per day, and offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, a continuing education allowance, and production bonus potential.

Who We’re Seeking

You’re a compassionate, self-motivated Optometrist who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and creating a welcoming experience for every patient. You bring strong interpersonal skills, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to build trusted relationships with patients and colleagues.

You are also committed to ongoing learning and open to integrating innovative techniques that support high-quality, modern eye care. A current California state optometry license is required.

Why You’ll Love Elk Grove

Elk Grove offers the ideal balance of suburban comfort and easy access to big-city amenities. Located just south of Sacramento, the city is known for excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community.

Residents enjoy parks, recreation centers, family-friendly events, and comfortable weather year-round. With Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Napa Valley, and the Bay Area within reach, Elk Grove is a great place to live, work, and explore all that Northern California has to offer.

Special Note

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 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.

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

The Optometrist will perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose and treat ocular diseases, and manage eye emergencies for patients of all ages. They will also prescribe corrective lenses and educate patients on healthy vision practices using advanced diagnostic technology.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and a current California state optometry license with a TPA certificate. The role requires 1-3 years of clinical experience, though new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnosing ocular diseasePrescribing corrective lensesPatient education

Optometry Career Context

VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 18 active listings.

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% 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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
60%
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.1
Better work-life than 30% of Optometry listings

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

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Living in Elk Grove

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$548k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,716/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Competitive pay
Paid time off
Continuing education allowance
Production bonus potential
Incentive bonuses
Commission