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Visionworks
Abilene, Texas

Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time

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Job Description

Optometrist

This location has been approved for the VSP $200,000 Student Loan repayment program

Our employed optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable, changing the lives of millions of patients each year.

Opportunity

If you are an outstanding Optometrist, whose primary goal is to provide excellent patient care, we are interested in talking to you! Visionworks is seeking an ambitious and passionate Optometrist who would love a fresh start with a fast growing company dedicated to helping patients see great, feel great and look great. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this opportunity can take your career to the next level.

Why Us?

Visionworks is a leading national eye care company sitting on the corner of healthcare and retail. Our Optometrists enjoy the benefits of being a Doctor without the hassle of running a business. You focus on patient care, we handle the rest — ie. insurance billing, credentialing, staff hiring & training, administrative work….

You’ll have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including optical coherence tomography, visual fields, retinal camera, auto-refractor, and electronic health records to manage patient care seamlessly. OD Technicians or Clinical Specialists will be there to work up patients and provide contact lens care and fittings.

What You'll Do

Provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, visual and medical conditions. You'll perform patient examinations, recommend vision-enhancing solutions based on prescription findings, handle eye emergencies, and collaborate with staff members to help deliver our commitment to improving access to healthcare.

Who We're Seeking

Optometrists with an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to patent care who strongly desire to help grow the business long-term. Candidates should have excellent clinical and people skills. Must be committed to providing patients with the highest level of care and a wide range of services to ensure optimal eye health and vision for a lifetime.

  • Justin Gibson
  • Jgibson@visionworks.com
  • 239.537.4671

Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the hiring, advancement, and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state, or local law.

Special Note About This Opportunity

This career opportunity is with an independently operated practice or affiliated business entity. While VSP Vision and its affiliated companies may assist with recruiting and candidate outreach, the hiring decision, employment relationship, and terms of employment are solely between the employer of record and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring organization and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this role.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, including performing examinations and recommending vision-enhancing solutions. Collaborate with staff to manage patient care and handle eye emergencies while maintaining high standards of service.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed Optometrists with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. A commitment to providing high-quality patient care and a desire to contribute to long-term business growth are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical skillsContact lens fittingsCommunication skills

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 157 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Optometrist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 16 employers

8
<$160k
10
$160k-185k
6
$185k-210k
2
$210k-235k
1
$244k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
25% this job
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Optometrist - Ophthalmology

Providence · Torrance, California

$74.17-$117.1/hr
#2

Managing Optometrist-West Nyack, NY- LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group · West Nyack, New York

$159k-$222k
#3

Market Managing Optometrist- Westchester and Long Island, NY- LensCrafters brand

$159k–$222k
#4

Optometrist - Venice, FL

From $200k
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,884 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Abilene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k
Typical market rent
$2,016/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Abilene, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Visionworks

Retail
San Antonio , TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Repayment ($200,000)
No Practice Management Hassle
Advanced Diagnostic Technology
Support Staff Provided