Helmus Optometry is seeking a Part-Time or Full-Time Associate Optometrist to provide effective, positive and memorable patient care. We are a longstanding, locally owned, modern, organized, fully staffed private practice located in the heart of downtown Davis.

NO PLANS TO SELL TO PRIVATE EQUITY.

Davis is a vibrant college town with a great vibe, 11 miles from Sacramento, and two-hours from the Bay Area and Tahoe ! New grads welcome

•we hire for attitude and will train!

Why Work Here:

$5,000 signing/relocation bonus $650 daily base , with 15% production bonus; earn >$1,200 a day Departing Associate (relocating to Bay Area) earned $213,000 in 2025 and $176,000 Jan-July 2026 on 34 hours/week Private Practice Mentorship! Possible long-term (>2036) partnership opportunity for the right fit

Respected Name:

same location since 1986, a 40-year track history.

Best Diagnostic Equipment:

2 California Optos, Zeiss Topographer, auto AR/IOP/Ks, OCT, Octopus Visual Fields, Automatic Marco phoropters in all 6 exam rooms and Crystal EHR. Full Tech Support plus full-time NCLE that handles all pre-testing, case history, VAs, entrance skills, CL fits, follow-ups and trainings. Operate out of multiple exam rooms and spend your time interpreting data, not collecting it. Connect with intelligent and motivated patients.

Practice Full-Scope:

Myopia Control, Scleral Lenses, Ortho-K, Advanced CLs, Meibography, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, LLLT, MG expression, RET eval, etc Highly trained, diverse, caring, committed staff; a majority have been with the office for 5 years or more. Organized office procedures and fully staffed: our employees are our biggest asset. This is a detail-oriented field. We understand you need many teams for success: you will have a Referral Coordinator, 7 full-time professional opticians and expert in-house billers at your side. You focus on the science and medicine, we will handle the rest. Beautiful modern office. Patients walk in and say "Wow!" Remote charting available No weekend shifts ever! Clinic is open Monday through Friday.

Benefits:

4% Matching 401k Production-pay model Private Practice business mentorship Schedule flexibility

•will accept half days or full days Work with a team of three other dedicated optometrists Vision Benefits for you and three family/friends No limits to

PTO Necessary Licensure:

Degree in Optometry from an Accredited College of Optometry License to practice in CA We look forward to meeting you and hearing about your career and lifestyle goals!

Pay:

$80.00

•$160.00 per hour Expected hours: 16.0

•34.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance License reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

License/Certification:

California Optometry License (Required)

Work Location:

In person