Clarity Vision is seeking an Optometrist to join its growing private practice in Smithfield, North Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a modern, community-focused setting that values exceptional patient care, strong relationships, and a collaborative team culture. With a comprehensive scope of care and meaningful long-term growth potential, this role offers the chance to build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact in the community. Why join us? Established in 2008, Clarity Vision is built on compassionate care, advanced technology, and a commitment to helping patients achieve clear, healthy vision. The practice provides comprehensive eye care, including routine exams, ocular disease management, specialty contact lens fitting, and post-operative care, while delivering a personalized, high-end patient experience. As the practice continues to thrive in one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing regions, this opportunity is ideal for an optometrist seeking a long-term role with strong professional growth potential and the possibility of future buy-in partnership. With a collaborative, supportive team, a modern clinical environment, and a positive, no-drama culture, Clarity Vision offers the chance to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact in the community. You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including: * High earning opportunity; $250K+ is achievable * 401k Retirement Plan * AOA/NCOS dues * NC Board license * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Supplemental Insurance * Malpractice Insurance * CE Stipend * Paid time off   * Paid holidays What you'll do: In this Optometrist role, you will provide comprehensive eye care in a general optometry setting, with a focus on routine exams, ocular disease management, and specialty contact lens fitting. This opportunity offers 38 to 40 hours per week and an average patient volume of 24 to 28 patients per day across all doctors, creating a balanced pace that supports both quality care and strong patient relationships. The role involves caring for a diverse patient population in a modern clinical environment while working alongside experienced professionals to deliver thorough, personalized care and an exceptional patient experience. Who you are: The ideal optometrist brings strong clinical skills, a positive team-oriented approach, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional eye care. This candidate values building long-term relationships and demonstrates confidence in caring for patients with a wide range of visual needs and age groups. Success in this role requires effective communication, strong collaboration with opticians, technicians, and administrative professionals, and a commitment to creating an outstanding patient experience. A dedication to continuous learning, personalized treatment, and contributing to a supportive, growth-focused culture will make this individual an excellent fit for the practice and a valuable part of its continued success. Why you'll love Smithfield: Smithfield, North Carolina offers the charm of a close-knit community with the convenience of easy access to everyday amenities and regional destinations. Known for its historic downtown, locally owned shops and restaurants, outlet shopping, and local attractions such as the Ava Gardner Museum, Smithfield delivers a welcoming lifestyle with plenty to explore. Residents can also enjoy outdoor recreation along the Neuse River and nearby greenways, while the town’s location just east of Raleigh makes it easy to enjoy a quieter pace of life without feeling far from the opportunities and energy of a larger metro area. Minimum Qualifications: * Optometry license in the state of North Carolina Preferred Specialties: * Ocular disease management For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment Special Notice  This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies.  VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices.  VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm.  Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer.  The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice.  It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role.  It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.  VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support  VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists.  VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing  and hiring of practice professionals.  VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.   VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.  Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws. 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