Careers With Us
At Mad River Eye Care, we provide exceptional eye care in the beautiful town of Waitsfield, Vermont. Our team is the heart of what we do, and we’re always excited to welcome new employees who share our commitment to quality care. Owned and operated by Dr. Shannon Mitchell, at Mad River Eye Care we go above and beyond to ensure every patient receives personalized attention and expert service. One of the things that sets us apart is our high Google rating. Don’t just take our word for it—check out what our patients have to say about their experiences with us on Google!
We offer a range of employee benefits, including a competitive wage, paid time off and holidays, matched retirement savings, free eye care for you and your immediate family, and continuing education opportunities. We also provide reimbursement for certifications and licensing, including the AOA paraoptometric certification. Additionally, our practice is open Monday through Thursday, meaning employees have a three-day weekend!
We are looking for individuals who are not only passionate about providing quality patient care but who also align with our core values:
Passion for serving others
We want our employees to have a desire to help improve our patients’ lives.
Family-centered
We strive to support our employees and their families with understanding.
Life-work balance
We want you to live your life; your work here is a part of that.
Supportive team environment
We work to support each other and our patients; no one is on their own.
Progressive
Forward thinking in terms of technology and the latest techniques for caring for our patients.
Career-oriented/education-minded
We strive for our practice to be a long-term place for you to increase your talents and education; we want to support your growth.
If you share our values, want to make a meaningful difference in the community, and believe you’re a great fit for the qualifications we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! You can find our current job openings below. If you see a position that matches your skills and interests, please complete the form and upload your resume/CV and cover letter.
Current Job Openings
Associate Optometrist
We are seeking an associate O.D. who is excited to serve patients of all ages and backgrounds. Experience as a licensed optometrist is great, but if you’re recently licensed or will be soon, we’d still love to talk and see if you can gain some experience with us.
We are a full-service, general practice optometric office and do a little of everything but would like to consider specialties. If you have a niche like dry eye emphasis, specialty contact lenses, or vision therapy, let’s talk!
Job Description
You’ll provide comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages in a vibrant community. You’ll use our state-of-the-art equipment and technologies to treat various eye conditions and make a difference in patients’ lives.
You’ll serve as a valued mentor, trainer, and leader for our patient care team and contribute awesome ideas to help our practice grow and improve.
Why Choose Mad River Eye Care?
You’ll enjoy our 4-day work week and always have evenings and weekends off. You’ll have time to enjoy the vibrant outdoors of Central Vermont and our beautiful location. You’ll work in a team-oriented environment where everyone will have your back and get to work with the latest diagnostic equipment.
Benefits
- Excellent health, disability, life, and malpractice insurance
- Matched retirement savings
- Competitive salary plus bonus potential
- 100% employer-paid continuing education
- 100% employer-paid licensure and AOA/state association membership
- Generous paid time off and holidays
Optometric Assistant
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Interaction: Greet patients warmly, take detailed health histories, and perform essential pre-testing to provide our doctor with necessary information.
- Customer Service: Act as a liaison between patients and our doctor, addressing questions and concerns while ensuring patients have the information they need.
- Contact Lens Assistance: Provide instructions on contact lens insertion, removal, and care. Ensure inventory is well-managed and supplies are always available.
- Optical Support: Assist clients in finding the perfect eyewear, utilizing your knowledge of our products and services.
- Lab Duties: Work with the latest technology to edge lenses and fabricate glasses. Keep the lab organized and efficient.
Front Desk Receptionist
- Patient Experience: Welcome patients warmly and ensure their experience is positive from start to finish.
- Patient Communication: Address questions and concerns while providing necessary information and education to patients.
- Scheduling: Coordinate and manage patient appointments efficiently.
- Billing: Handle billing processes, ensuring accurate and timely transactions.
- Administrative Tasks: Perform various front-end administrative duties to support the smooth operation of the practice.
Optician/Apprentice Optician
- Customer Service: Provide exceptional service to clients seeking help with their vision, acting as an expert guide in selecting eyewear that meets their needs.
- Product Expertise: Use your extensive knowledge of our products and services to skillfully assist a diverse range of people daily, helping customers see, look, and feel their best.
- Lab Work: Utilize the latest technology and your attention to detail to edge lenses and fabricate glasses in our lab.
- Optical Department Management: Organize and manage the optical department, including ordering supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and meeting with representatives.
- Event Planning: Assist in planning and executing quarterly promotional events to promote our practice and outstanding customer service.