Posted 22 days ago
Lead Optometrist - Newton, Surrey
@ Specsavers
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Specsavers is hiring an independent Lead Optometrist to run its Newton, BC clinic. The role offers full clinical autonomy, a flexible commitment starting at one day per week, and the chance to manage associates and later gain ownership as the network grows.
Responsibilities:
- Operate the Newton clinic as independent optometrist
- Provide eye examinations with full clinical autonomy
- Manage associates and shape clinic culture
- Grow the practice toward future partnership
Requirements summary:
- Registered optometrist in British Columbia
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Passion for leadership and patient care
- Readiness for independence and ownership
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-18
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Registered optometrist in British Columbia |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Specsavers
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 226 |
Lead Optometrist – keep your current commitments
Newton, BC
Ready to take control of your career and run your own clinic? Specsavers is looking for an Independent Optometrist to lead our Newton location. This is your chance to manage a practice with the flexibility to start small and grow big!
Why Specsavers?
Specsavers is the world’s largest, privately-owned optical retailer. Our journey began 40 years ago in the UK, with visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins. Today, we support over 2,800 healthcare businesses, passionately caring for more than 48 million patients and customers worldwide.
We believe that access to quality eyecare should be a right, not a luxury. That’s why we’ve made OCT available as a standard part of eye exams. With our advanced clinical equipment and an extensive range of affordable and high-quality eyewear, we’re here to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.
Your Opportunity
Be Your Own Boss: Operate as the independent optometrist with full clinical autonomy.
Flexible Commitment: Start with a minimum of one day per week and increase as you wish.
Build Your Team: Manage associates and shape the clinic culture.
Future Partnership: Unlock ownership opportunities as our network expands.
Clinical Excellence: Access cutting-edge equipment including
The NIDEK Tonoref 3
NIDEK automated lensometer
Topcon Maestro2
NIDEK intelligent refract RT-6100
S4OPTIK slit lamp
Zeiss HFA3 with SITA Faster visual field
Support When You Need It: Specsavers provides business resources and professional development so you can focus on patient care.
What we’re Looking For:
A registered optometrist in British Columbia.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for leadership and patient care.
Someone ready to take the next step toward independence and ownership.
Start small, grow big and join a world class team in our mission to changing lives through better sight
Apply Now
If you are passionate about changing lives through better sight, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to our Recruitment Team at [email protected]
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