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VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions
Sacramento, California

Optometrist (Sacramento Optometric Group)

Optometrist 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$121k-$196k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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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.

VSP Ventures has a full-time floating Optometrist opportunity available across the greater Sacramento area, including Sacramento Optometric Group, Midtown Optometric Group, El Dorado Hills Optometric Center, Auburn Family Optometry, and Oak Tree Optometry. If you have a passion for delivering top-notch eye care services and innovative eye care solutions, read on about this exciting position!

Why Join Us?

Join a connected group of Sacramento practices, including Sacramento Optometric Group, Midtown Optometric Group, El Dorado Hills Optometric Center, Auburn Family Optometry, and Oak Tree Optometry.

Each location offers its own team, patient community, and day-to-day environment, while sharing a commitment to high-quality care, strong patient relationships, and a positive workplace culture.

Whether you’re drawn to a neighborhood practice setting or a location serving a broader regional community, these opportunities offer flexibility, collaboration, variety, and room to grow.

What You’ll Do

In this floating role, you’ll provide full-scope optometric care and help patients see their best each day across multiple Sacramento-area practice locations.

Depending on the location, you may perform comprehensive eye exams, assess and manage ocular conditions and diseases, use digital retinal imaging and other advanced diagnostic tools, and partner with the care team to deliver a seamless patient experience.

This is a full-time opportunity with a Monday–Friday schedule, eight hours per day, and caring for 16–18 patients per day.

Who You Are

You are a skilled, patient-focused optometrist who is passionate about delivering excellent care and creating a positive experience at every patient interaction.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with a positive attitude, strong multitasking skills, and the flexibility to support the needs of their assigned practice location. Recent graduates and candidates with varying levels of education and experience are encouraged to apply.

The practices offer competitive benefits that may include medical insurance, paid time off, production bonus opportunities, malpractice insurance, a continuing education allowance, and competitive pay.

Why You'll Love Sacramento

Known as America’s farm-to-fork capital, Sacramento offers a vibrant mix of local restaurants, artisanal coffee, craft breweries, picturesque neighborhoods, freshwater rivers and lakes, and year-round cultural events. With hot summers, low humidity, cool evenings, mild winters, and easy access to Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Napa, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Yosemite, Sacramento is a great place to build your career while enjoying the best of Northern California living.

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.

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 full-scope optometric care across multiple Sacramento-area practice locations, including performing comprehensive eye exams and managing ocular conditions. Collaborate with the care team to deliver a seamless patient experience while maintaining high-quality care standards.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Optometry degree and a TPA certificate of licensure. Candidates should possess strong clinical, communication, and management skills, with new graduates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careOcular condition management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist (Sacramento Optometric Group) at VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Optometry — ranked against 1,975 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, 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 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.3 / 10 · top 5% in optometryranked against 1,975 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$121k–$196kOptometry median $156k (middle half $153k–$175k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$143k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in California174 active1,975 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment177 active listings, Oct 2026
Optometry pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
VSP Ventures Optometric Solutionssilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index18 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,975 Optometry listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
CME allowance
33% this job
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Optometry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,975 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Production Bonus Opportunities
Malpractice Insurance
Continuing Education Allowance

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,045/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.