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VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions
Sacramento, California

Optometrist, Part Time (Midtown Optometric Group)

OptometristNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$121k-$196k

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations 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 incentive, bonuses and/or commission dependent on the role. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

Are you an Optometrist seeking an exciting career opportunity that allows you to practice to your fullest potential? Look no further! Midtown Optometric Group in Reno, Nevada, has an exciting opening for a dedicated professional like you. If you're passionate about enhancing the quality of life through improved vision and making a positive impact on the community, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Why Join Us?

Since 2000, Midtown Optometric Group has been committed to delivering proactive, patient-centered eye health care for patients at every age.

The practice provides comprehensive eye exams and care for a wide range of needs, including eye diseases, eye conditions, children’s vision care, and ongoing preventive eye health.

As the practice continues to grow and expand access to quality care, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, practice in a collaborative environment, and make a lasting impact in the community.

You’ll join an established team supported by tenured optometrists, experienced staff, and a dedicated Practice Manager who helps ensure smooth daily operations so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.

What You'll Do

As a part-time Optometrist, you’ll provide comprehensive primary vision and eye health care in a high-end boutique clinic, caring for patients of all ages and managing a variety of vision and eye health conditions.

This role offers a consistent Monday, Wednesday, and Friday schedule from 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m., with eight-hour days and approximately 16 patients per day. You’ll have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including digital retinal imaging, and the support of a highly skilled team.

In addition to competitive pay, this opportunity includes a CE allowance and production bonus.

Who We're Seeking

You're a highly compassionate and self-motivated Optometrist committed to providing compassionate patient care and customer service. Success in this role requires excellent interpersonal skills, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to establish strong relationships with patients and coworkers.

You're also willing to stay current and integrate new techniques and innovations to enhance patient care and services. Candidates may be recent graduates or seasoned professionals; however, all applicants must possess a current California optometry license. Come join a team that strives to make a positive impact on the lives of patients!

Why You'll Love Reno

Also known as "The Biggest Little City in the World," Reno is a vibrant and exciting place to live. Located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Reno boasts stunning natural scenery and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including skiing, hiking, and water sports.

The city is also home to a diverse array of cultural attractions, including art galleries, museums, and music venues. With a thriving downtown area, residents can enjoy lively nightlife, excellent restaurants, and a range of entertainment options.

In addition, Reno offers affordable housing, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place to call home.

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.

Applicants who live in the following jurisdictions should not respond to the race or gender self-identification request, so please select “Prefer not to say, I Don’t Wish to Answer, I decline to self-identify, or I decline to identify my race and ethnicity” for the questions:

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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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary vision and eye health care to patients of all ages in a boutique clinic setting. Manage a variety of vision and eye health conditions while utilizing advanced diagnostic technology.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current California optometry license and a Doctor of Optometry degree. Strong interpersonal, management, and organizational skills are required to deliver exceptional patient service.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist, Part Time (Midtown Optometric Group) at VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,901 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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 46 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 46% 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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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,901 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 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

CE allowance
Production bonus