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VSP Vision
San Antonio, Texas

Optometrist

Optometrist 9.1 Work-LifeContract

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Job Description

Located in the heart of San Antonio, this is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded Optometrist to step into a unique sublease role within a well-established onsite clinic serving employees and their families.

Ideal for a doctor who is passionate about delivering quality eye care, values autonomy, and is eager to build within a supportive healthcare setting backed by a large, well-known employer, this urgent opening is targeting a July start.

An active license is required, and professionals available to begin on July 1, 2026, or later in July are strongly preferred.

Why join us? At this onsite clinic in San Antonio, you’ll have the opportunity to provide comprehensive vision care to employees and their families in a well-supported healthcare environment designed for both convenience and quality care.

This sublease opportunity offers a newly established clinic setting with access to advanced diagnostic technology, including Optos and pretesting equipment, enabling you to focus on exam-based care such as primary eye exams, contact lens fittings, and medical billing support.

Located within employee medical facilities and connected to additional healthcare resources like an on-site pharmacy and dental services, the clinic creates a seamless patient experience while offering a practical and appealing care model for the provider.

Compensation is based on exams performed, with a low monthly rent of $300 and a $300 Eyefinity EHR license fee, and as an added incentive, rent is waived for the first six months.

With a manageable patient volume of approximately one to two patients per day and a turnkey space already equipped for care delivery, this is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist seeking autonomy, flexibility, and room to grow in a unique practice setting.

Who you are: The ideal candidate is a motivated, patient-focused Optometrist who is dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized eye care, and creating a positive experience for every patient.

This opportunity is well suited for a doctor who can practice independently, is confident managing the full scope of optometric care in a sublease setting, and enjoys educating patients on proper eye health and vision care practices.

A strong understanding of ocular disease and clinical care is important, and an active Texas license is required. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Why you'll love San Antonio: San Antonio is a vibrant Texas city known for its rich history, distinctive neighborhoods, and welcoming blend of culture, cuisine, and community.

Residents enjoy iconic destinations like the River Walk, the Alamo, and the city’s UNESCO World Heritage missions, along with a lively arts scene, local markets, museums, and year-round events that bring energy to every corner of the city.

From the Pearl and Southtown to Mission Reach, San Antonio offers scenic trails, green spaces, and walkable districts that appeal to both families and young professionals.

The city’s strong economy is supported by major industries such as healthcare, bioscience, manufacturing, information technology, tourism, and aerospace, creating a dynamic environment for career and lifestyle growth.

With standout Tex-Mex dining, professional sports, and a unique sense of place that blends tradition with momentum, San Antonio offers plenty to experience and enjoy.

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.

The compensation range for the role is listed below. 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 bonuses and commissions.

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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As the only not-for-profit eye health company in the U.S., we offer flexible doctor positions in five different settings, allowing you to build a rewarding career in eye care. Find the perfect fit, enabling you to improve people’s lives through better vision.

With nearly 70 years in the eye health industry, we’re driven by compassion, care, and a shared mission to ensure everyone has access to quality vision care. When you join our global family of nearly 15,000 teammates, you’re stepping into a world where innovation meets impact.

At VSP, we value collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, fostering an environment that’s as supportive as it is inspiring. Let’s work together to create a clearer, brighter future—one person at a time. Follow your heart to VSP! #VisionWithHeart

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive vision care, including primary eye exams and contact lens fittings, to employees and their families. Manage a sublease practice independently within a well-supported onsite clinic environment.

Requirements

Must possess an active Texas optometry license and be available to start in July 2026. New graduates are encouraged to apply, provided they can manage the full scope of optometric care.

Key Skills

Ocular Disease ManagementPatient EducationIndependent Practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at VSP Vision a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Optometry — ranked against 1,901 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Optometry Career Context

VSP Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 73 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 38% 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.

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Optometry listings for work-life

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

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
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 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About VSP Vision

Hospitals and Health Care
Rancho Cordova, CA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Low rent ($300/month)
Rent waived first 6 months
Advanced diagnostic technology
Turnkey space
Autonomy