Optometrist; and Shaw - Ben Lomond, CA

Looking to take your career to the next level with a well-respected private practice? Hunt and Shaw nestled in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains, is seeking an exceptional Optometrist to join the team. As both practice owners are preparing for retirement, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of an established business with a loyal patient base and supportive staff.

If you are seeking a long‑term, lucrative opportunity, this is your chance!

Established in 1982, Hunt and Shaw is known in the Ben Lomond community for providing a welcoming and supportive environment for both staff and patients. Offering a diverse range of services, the practice currently specializes in general optometry, contact lenses, and other specialized care, with one partner focused on caring for children and the other focused on senior patients. With a professional yet relaxed team, the practice fosters a collaborative atmosphere where everyone is valued.

In this full‑time position, you will have the opportunity to practice comprehensive optometry, providing a wide range of services for patients across all age groups and with diverse visual and medical needs. Your responsibilities will include performing routine contact lens and medical eye exams, utilizing advanced diagnostic technology to deliver personalized care. With access to cutting‑edge equipment and a supportive team of dedicated professionals, you will collaborate to ensure each patient receives compassionate and efficient care.

The position offers flexibility, with one to three full days per week, averaging about 10 exams and 3 to 4 additional office visits daily, allowing you to focus on delivering quality care while maintaining work‑life balance.

You are a passionate and dedicated Optometrist committed to delivering outstanding eye care and enhancing the vision health of the community, especially in areas where access to quality eye care is most needed. As an excellent refractionist skilled in all facets of optometry, you excel at managing a wide variety of patients across all age groups, confidently addressing diverse visual needs.

Membership in the California Optometric Association (COA) is required. You take pride in consistently going above and beyond to provide superior service, ensuring each patient receives personalized attention and compassionate care. Your enthusiasm for staying current with the latest advancements in optometry and developing tailored treatment plans supports both the growth of the practice and its reputation as a trusted leader in the Ben Lomond community.

The greater Ben Lomond area is a charming mountain community that offers a peaceful and scenic lifestyle in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The residents enjoy the natural beauty of the redwood forests, nearby rivers, and numerous trails for hiking. The close‑knit community has a relaxed, welcoming vibe with local shops and restaurants. Its proximity to Santa Cruz and the Pacific coast allows residents to enjoy both the mountain tranquility and beachside recreation, making it an ideal place to call home.

• Optometry license in the state of California

• Partnership opportunity

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Program providers recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.

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.

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.