Lead Optometrist- Kitchener
- Kitchener, ON, N2N 2Y2, Canada
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Original job description
Lead Optometrist
Kitchener, ON
Step into clinical leadership with flexibility within Specsavers Kitchener - with the freedom to grow your practice, your way.
Establish your clinic
This independent clinic is located within Specsavers at Real Canadian Superstore in Kitchener with reliable foot traffic - supporting consistent access to new and returning patients. This is a strong opportunity for brand visibility and patient engagement.
This clinic operates in a fully fitted, professionally designed space with one exam room and pre-test room.
The Specsavers retail store is owned and managed by experienced optician. The team of trained eyecare consultants at the store welcome and guide your patients through pre-testing.
Your opportunity
This role is designed for optometrists seeking greater autonomy, leadership, and a pathway towards ownership:
Start your own clinic your way - practice as an independent optometrist with full clinical autonomy
Flexibility to grow at your pace - start with as little as one day per week and expand over time; you have the flexibility to maintain your current commitments how it works for you
Build and lead your team - shape the culture and patient experience within your clinic
Pathway to ownership - unlock future partnership opportunities
Deliver clinical excellence - your clinic includes access a full suite of advanced diagnostic technology, including:
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NIDEK Tonoref 3
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NIDEK automated lensometer
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Topcon Maestro2
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NIDEK intelligent refractor RT-6100
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S4OPTIK slit lamp
Support when you need it - benefit from Specsavers’ back office support, resources, and professional development, so you can stay focused on patient care.
What you’ll bring
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Registered optometrist in Ontario
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Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for leadership and delivering quality, patient-centred care
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Motivated to take on leadership and grow a practice
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Interested in building toward greater independence and ownership
What makes being a Lead Optometrist with Specsavers different?
At Specsavers, we believe quality eyecare starts with a simple idea: putting people first, always. For over 40 years, Specsavers has been committed to making quality eyecare and affordable eyewear accessible to everyone - because we believe no one should have to compromise on their eye health, regardless of their background or circumstances. That’s why we’ve made OCT available as a standard part of eye exams.
Today, we’re the world’s largest privately owned optical retailer and still a family-owned business. We’re a place where you can feel you belong, and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Make it your own – with the confidence and support of being backed a globally trusted brand.
Learn more about this location and more- Reach out to Jia Dafu at jia.dafu@specasvers.com
More about this job
Responsibilities
The role involves operating as an independent optometrist with full clinical autonomy, managing an optical practice, and having the flexibility to start small and grow the business. Responsibilities include building a team, shaping clinic culture, and focusing on patient care using advanced diagnostic technology.
Requirements
Candidates must be a registered optometrist in the province where they wish to practice and possess an entrepreneurial mindset coupled with a passion for leadership and patient care. The ideal candidate is ready to take the next step toward independence and ownership within the Specsavers network.
Skills
- Clinical Autonomy
- Practice Management
- Leadership
- Patient Care
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Ownership Opportunities
- Business Resources
- Professional Development
- Advanced Diagnostic Technology
- Team Building
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact email
jia.dafu@specsavers.com
Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Retail
Keywords
- Optometrist
- Independent Optometrist
- Clinic Management
- Practice Ownership
- Clinical Autonomy
- Eyecare
- Diagnostic Technology
- NIDEK Tonoref 3
- Topcon Maestro2 OCT
- Entrepreneurial
- Leadership
- Patient Care
- Business Resources
- Professional Development
- Optical Retailer
- Healthcare Business