Optometrist

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join FYidoctors in both our Red Deer and Lacombe, AB clinics as a Full-Time Optometrist. Both clinics are well-established in the community, with Red Deer serving the community for over 14 years and Lacombe since the 1940s. Offering a loyal patient base spanning all age groups including some that book with all 3 generations of the family at the same time.

Clinics

About a 25-minute drive apart, Red Deer and Lacombe are both backed by a skilled and passionate team with extensive optometry expertise that are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. Both clinics serve many smaller communities in Central Alberta. Red Deer has three fully equipped exam lanes and the support of eight experienced staff members. Lacombe has four lanes, plus be surrounded with a fully staffed team that are a lot of fun. They’re a very busy clinic with a lot of acute cases as they have a very good relationship with the medical clinic and hospital.

Equipment

• OCT
• Optomap
• Visual Field
• Autorefractor

We Also Offer Exciting Incentives In The Form Of

• Guaranteed compensation


• Ownership opportunities within our group


• Professional development opportunities
  
  
  • Coaching
  
  
  • Mentorship
  
  
  • Campus engagement
  
  
  
  

To learn more, or to apply, please contact stephanie.sherlock@fyidoctors.com

Not a fit for this practice opportunity? Know someone who is? Refer your OD friends and colleagues to this position and receive a cash payout! We are pleased to expand our OD referral program to people outside of FYihealth Group. Help someone you know find a great practice opportunity while being financially rewarded. For more information, please reach out to

stephanie.sherlock@fyidoctors.com

Location

Working as an optometrist in Red Deer and Lacombe offers the opportunity to build strong, long-term relationships with patients in two welcoming Central Alberta communities. In Red Deer, you benefit from a growing regional hub with steady demand for comprehensive eye care and access to modern amenities, while Lacombe provides a charming small-town atmosphere where word-of-mouth referrals and community involvement help a practice thrive. The central location between Calgary and Edmonton allows for convenient travel while maintaining a lower cost of living and shorter commute times. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy easy access to parks, trails, and weekends at Sylvan Lake for boating and relaxation. Overall, the area offers a balanced lifestyle with professional autonomy, strong community ties, and year-round recreational opportunities.

About FYi

We started as a group of 30 Optometrists in 2008 and have grown to over 750 Optometrists across Canada. Today, as Canada’s fastest growing Doctor Owned eye care provider and named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 3 consecutive years, the FYidoctors team includes respected leaders from provincial and national associations who are dedicated to the values long associated with Optometry.