Optometrist

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.

The 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.

The Technology

• OCT


• Optomap


• Visual Field


• Autorefractor

The Incentives

• Guaranteed Compensation


• Ownership Opportunities 


• Professional Development: Coaching, Mentorship, Campus engagement

The 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.

The FYi Group

FYidoctors started as a group of 30 Optometrists in 2008 and have grown to over 750 Optometrists and 400 locations across Canada and the US.  Today, as North America’s fastest growing Doctor-Owned eye care provider and consecutively named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, the FYidoctors team includes respected leaders from provincial and national associations who are dedicated to the values long associated with Optometry.

The Application Process

To learn more, apply, or refer someone you know that may be interested, please contact [email protected]