Medical Optometrist - Monterey, CA
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Vantage Eye Center has experienced steady practice growth over the last 30 years and has an amazing opportunity for a Medical Optometrist to join our elite multispecialty ophthalmology and optometry practice. The team includes 13 surgeons, 6 optometrists, & dedicated technicians, scribes, and front office staff that treat a wide variety of eye disease including corneal disorders, diabetic eye diseases, cataracts, retina, oculoplastics, refractive, and glaucoma.
About the Practice
Vantage Eye Center continues a long tradition of the best in eye care on the central California Coast. We are truly full service with our own on-site ophthalmology specific 2 room ASC as well as optical shops that are open Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00.
With two locations in Monterey and another in Salinas, we value our reputation as the region's premiere center for comprehensive eye care and services. With doctors trained in the most-advanced medical & surgical techniques, Vantage Eye offers university-level eye care close to home.
About the Location
We are located in beautiful Monterey County California, only 90 minutes from Stanford University and 2 hours from San Francisco. The region is a global capital for ocean science and technology and Monterey Bay is among the most studied areas of the ocean.
There are plenty of things to do in Monterey, a quintessential north Californian ocean town. Facing wide Monterey Bay, it's famed around the globe for its abundance of marine wildlife and uber-fresh seafood. Mild weather throughout the year and an abundance of family friendly attractions make this a very special place!
About the Benefits
- Immediate high surgical volumes focused on high-quality care with lucrative productivity incentives.
- Strong referral networks & support staff.
- State-of-the-art technology.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, legal, pet, and childcare.
- Continuing education, state licensure and medical malpractice coverage.
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement options with company match.
- Commencement & relocation assistance available.
- Equity buy-in opportunities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact Brian O. Donovan, Sr. Physician Recruiter, at 603-661-0477 (call/text) or brian.donovan@americanvisionpartners.com.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye care and treat a wide variety of eye diseases including corneal disorders, diabetic eye diseases, and glaucoma. Collaborate with a multispecialty team of surgeons and optometrists to deliver high-quality medical and surgical eye care.
Requirements
Candidates must be qualified optometrists capable of working in a multispecialty ophthalmology and optometry practice. The role requires the ability to manage complex eye conditions and work effectively within a team-based clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% 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 California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
Living in Monterey
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.24M
- Typical market rent
- $2,714/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 109.0
- 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 · Salinas, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.