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Fredonia, New York

Optometrist (716 Eye Care) - Fredonia, NY

OptometristNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

716 Eye Care is seeking an optometrist to join its growing private practice in Fredonia, New York.

This is an immediate opportunity for a motivated doctor who wants more than just a position—we’re looking for someone who is excited to build their own patient base, grow clinically alongside an established team, and become a meaningful part of the practice and community.

With continued patient demand and a strong focus on long-term fit, 716 Eye Care is prepared to move quickly for the right candidate and welcomes both experienced optometrists and new graduates who are interested in a future partnership or ownership opportunity.

Why Join Us?

Founded in 2022, 716 Eye Care is a locally owned, full-scope private optometry practice dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized eye care for patients of all ages.

Rooted in Western New York, the practice combines advanced diagnostic technology with thorough medical eye care and a genuine commitment to treating patients like neighbors—not numbers.

As patient demand continues to grow, 716 Eye Care is focused on expanding access to care, making full use of its new facility and modern instrumentation, and welcoming another optometrist who is interested in growing clinically, building lasting patient relationships, and becoming an important part of the practice’s long-term future.

What You'll Do

In this role, you’ll provide comprehensive, patient-centered optometric care while serving approximately 15 patients per day on a 30- to 50-hour-per-week schedule.

Your daily responsibilities include routine and medical eye examinations, diagnosis and management of ocular disease, contact lens evaluations, and co-management of surgical patients.

You’ll have access to modern diagnostic technology—including Optomap, Topcon Maestro2, Topcon lensometers, RetEval, InMode by Envision, a meibography camera, and a KR-800PA autorefractor—to support thorough evaluations, monitor ocular health, and deliver a high-quality patient experience.

This opportunity also allows you to develop your own patient base and clinical interests while collaborating with an experienced clinical and optical team and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded, personable, and compassionate optometrist who is passionate about providing exceptional patient-centered care and building lasting relationships within the Fredonia community.

No specific specialty is required; 716 Eye Care welcomes doctors with interests in primary eye care, medical optometry, ocular disease management, dry eye, contact lenses, or other areas they would like to grow within the practice.

This role is a strong fit for someone who is dependable, communicative, collaborative, and confident working independently while also valuing a team-oriented environment. A willingness to learn, embrace new technology, contribute ideas, and become a long-term part of 716 Eye Care’s continued growth is highly valued.

Why You'll Love Fredonia

Fredonia offers the charm of a close-knit Western New York community with the everyday conveniences that make it easy to feel at home.

Known for its welcoming atmosphere, local character, and small-town appeal, Fredonia provides access to schools, parks, shops, restaurants, and recreational opportunities while maintaining a relaxed pace of life.

Residents can enjoy the area’s rich history, nearby natural beauty, seasonal outdoor activities, and community events, creating a well-rounded lifestyle for individuals and families alike.

For an optometrist looking to build meaningful patient relationships and become part of the community, Fredonia offers a rewarding place to live, work, and grow.

You’ll Enjoy a Range of Benefits, Including

  • Medical insurance
  • Retirement contribution
  • Paid time off
  • Partnership opportunity

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
  • Eligible for or currently licensed to practice optometry in New York State
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality eye care
  • Strong communication and patient-care skills
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply!

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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Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, patient-centered optometric care, including routine and medical eye examinations and ocular disease management. Collaborate with the clinical team to build a patient base and contribute to the long-term growth of the practice.

Requirements

Must hold a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution and be eligible for or licensed in New York State. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality eye care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical collaborationDry eye management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist (716 Eye Care) - Fredonia, NY at VSP Vision a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 1,886 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Optometry Career Context

VSP Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 75 active listings.

In New York, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$150k (101 salary observations; 285 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (720 salary observations; 4,164 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,886 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Fredonia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$219k
Median resident rent
$878/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
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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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Retirement Contribution
Paid Time Off
Partnership Opportunity