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Lead Optometrist - Clovelly Trails

@ Specsavers

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Overview

Specsavers Clovelly Trails is hiring a Lead Optometrist for an independent clinic inside the Specsavers store at the Dominion grocery in St. John's. The role offers clinical autonomy, leadership of a clinic team, and a pathway to ownership, with a start of as little as one day per week. The posting states a registered optometrist licence in Newfoundland & Labrador is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Run an independent optometry clinic with full clinical autonomy
  • Deliver patient-centred eye examinations and care
  • Build and lead the clinic team
  • Shape the culture and patient experience in the clinic

Requirements summary:

  • Registered optometrist in Newfoundland & Labrador
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for leadership
  • Motivation to grow a practice
  • Interest in greater independence and ownership

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Employer posting date
2026-11-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentPhysicians & advanced practice
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Store
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsRegistered optometrist in Newfoundland & Labrador

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Job description

LEAD OPTOMETRIST
Clovelly Trails, Newfoundland & Labrador

Step into clinical leadership with flexibility within Specsavers Clovelly Trails — with the freedom to grow your practice, your way.

Establish your clinic in the vibrant east end of St. John's, Clovelly Trails offers the perfect blend of city convenience and coastal living. With easy access to shopping, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and Newfoundland's stunning coastline, it's an ideal place to build both your practice and your lifestyle.

This independent clinic is located within Specsavers at the Dominion grocery store at 55 Stavanger Drive in St. John’s 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, Krista Brown. 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:

  • NIDEK Tonoref 3
  • NIDEK automated lensometer
  • Topcon Maestro2
  • 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

  • Registered optometrist in Newfoundland & Labrador
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for leadership and delivering quality, patient-centred care
  • Motivated to take on leadership and grow a practice
  • 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 Anne Abrahamian at [email protected].

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