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Discuss your search ↗Nationwide boutique search firm
Specialist eye care search and recruitment for the optometry and ophthalmology industry
We recruit executives, clinical leaders, physicians, and care teams for eye care practices, companies, and hospitals nationwide. Our searches also cover ophthalmic technicians, ophthalmic RNs, certified surgical technologists (CSTs), ophthalmic scribes, and opticians. Every search starts with a conversation about what your organization needs next.
Eye-care staffing since 1988500+ placements nationwide95% success rate
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Connect with a recruiter ↗Who we work with
Eye-care organizations we serve
Private practices
Find physicians, optometrists, and staff who fit the way your independent practice cares for patients.
Hospitals & health systems
Recruit for ophthalmology departments, outpatient clinics, and surgical teams.
Private equity
Hire clinical, operational, and executive talent for eye-care platforms and their portfolio practices.
Our specialty
Across the eye-care practice.
We recruit across ophthalmology and optometry, from executive and clinical leadership to patient care and physician roles.
Ophthalmology Executives
Clinical Directors
Practice Managers
Ophthalmic Technicians
Opticians
Ophthalmic surgical technologists & nurses
Ophthalmologists
Optometrists
Our approach
A personal approach to specialist search.
From kickoff through onboarding, we make it clear what stage your search is in, what we’re seeing in the market, and what decisions come next.
We connect real people to real opportunities.
We reach out directly to eye care professionals who may be open to the right move, even if they aren’t actively looking. We build personal relationships, learn what matters to them, and share opportunities that fit.
Our searches don’t rely on job postings or standard job descriptions. In personal conversations and through our Opportunity Profiles, we show candidates why the role exists, who they’ll work with, and what they could accomplish.
Built for every search
The Opportunity Profile
A job description lists duties and qualifications. Our candidate-facing profile adds the story behind the hire, a look at the team, and a concrete picture of what the new hire can accomplish.
Inside an Opportunity ProfileIllustrative sample
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01 / The opportunity
Regional Clinical Director
Help a growing eye-care group deliver a consistent patient experience across its clinics.
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02 / The team
Who you’ll work with
Partner with physicians and clinic managers. Coach the leads who guide technicians day to day.
- Reports to
- Operations leadership
- Partners with
- Physicians and clinic managers
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03 / The impact
What success looks like
Spend the first 90 days learning how each clinic works and identifying where teams need support.
- Visit clinics and listen to staff
- Identify training gaps
- Agree on two workflow priorities
Inside the search cycle
- KickoffDefine the hireAlign on the role, must-haves, and what success looks like.
- Opportunity ProfileTell the storyReview the profile together before we take the opportunity to market.
- SourcingReach the right peopleSource candidates and share what we hear about the role, market, and compensation.
- Candidate Interviews & PresentationAssess fit and present the shortlistInterview candidates against the agreed criteria, then share summaries, fit, and open questions in the Candidate Log.
- Interviews & HireKeep decisions movingCoordinate interviews, gather feedback, and support the offer process.
- OnboardingFollow throughCheck in at the start and again at 30 days.
Typical Search Timelines
| Role | Search length |
|---|---|
| Clinical Support | 3–6 weeks |
| Clinical Leadership | 4–6 weeks |
| Eye Care Executives | 4–6 weeks |
| Optometrists | 3–6 months |
| Ophthalmologists | 6–9 months |
About VisionTechnicians
Eye-care recruiting since 1988
VisionTechnicians was founded in 1988 by Jaye Waller, an ophthalmic practice administrator who saw firsthand how difficult it was to find qualified eye care professionals. She started the company to help eye care practices connect with the people they needed to thrive.
VisionTechnicians is a nationwide boutique search firm serving the optometry and ophthalmology industry, with offices in Dallas and Denver. Since 1988, we have helped eye care practices, companies, and hospitals connect with the people who move their organizations forward.
Our vision
Raise the standard for recruiting across the eye care industry.
We serve as the high-end search option for eye care organizations that expect a personal, thoughtful, and deeply specialized approach. Through tailored Opportunity Profiles, direct relationships with passive candidates, and a transparent search process, we connect exceptional people with meaningful opportunities nationwide.
Our team brings experience in healthcare, staffing, and clinical ophthalmology, supported by a network of more than 200,000 eye care professionals.
How we work
- Sincerely HonestWe give people an accurate picture of the opportunity.
- Radically TransparentWe share progress and challenges as they happen.
- Dedicated PerseveranceWe follow through when a search gets difficult.
- Highly PersonableWe listen closely to clients and candidates.
- Founded in FaithOur faith in Jesus Christ shapes how we serve and treat people.
Meet our leadership
Justin Broady, MBA
President
As President of VisionTechnicians, I’m passionate about helping eye care organizations find the people who will shape their future. My background spans business leadership, recruiting, and ministry.
I believe exceptional search begins with listening carefully, asking thoughtful questions, and building genuine relationships. With an MBA and experience growing a recruiting business nationally, I bring a business perspective and a personal approach to every search. I work to understand each organization’s needs and each candidate’s goals.
My faith in Jesus Christ shapes how I lead and serve with honesty, transparency, and perseverance. Ultimately, I want VisionTechnicians to be known for the care we bring to every relationship, helping organizations build stronger teams and people find meaningful places to contribute.
Ryan Waller
Recruiting Director
As Recruiting Director at VisionTechnicians, I’m passionate about connecting talented professionals with opportunities where they can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact in the eye care industry.
Successful recruiting is about more than matching a résumé to a job description. It’s about understanding people, building genuine relationships, and finding the right fit for both the candidate and the practice. Every individual brings unique strengths, goals, and aspirations, and I strive to understand those qualities so I can help create lasting, successful connections.
Ultimately, I believe great relationships are the foundation of great results, and I look forward to helping practices build stronger teams while helping professionals take the next step in their careers.
Selected clients
Organizations we’ve worked with
Recent placements
New hires in eye care
Optician
Park City, Utah
HIRED!OPTOMETRISTBurleson, Texas
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Optometrist
Burleson, Texas