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Experienced Optician Opportunity – Lifestyle Change Outdoor Living
Location: Winnemucca, Nevada
Are you an experienced optician looking for a career change and a better quality of life outside of a large city?
Our established optometry practice in Winnemucca, Nevada is seeking an experienced optician to join our growing team. ABO certification is preferred but not required for the right candidate with strong optical experience.
Our practice serves a regional patient base of approximately 20,000 patients, drawing from a close-knit community of 8,000 residents and surrounding rural areas. Our full-service optical carries over 900 frames, giving opticians the ability to truly use their expertise in styling, lens education, and patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to practice optical at a high level while enjoying a slower pace of life and access to incredible outdoor recreation.
What Makes This Practice Unique
- Established optometry clinic serving 20,000 patients
- Busy, patient-focused practice
- 900 frame dispensary
- Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opticians here are valued for their expertise and have the opportunity to truly guide patients through eyewear selection and lens technology, rather than working in a high-pressure retail setting.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive package including:
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Bonus opportunities
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Professional license expenses paid
Why Winnemucca?
Winnemucca offers the chance to live in a welcoming small-town community while enjoying unmatched access to outdoor adventure.
Located about 2–3 hours from major cities, the area is surrounded by mountains and wide-open landscapes with four distinct seasons.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love the access to:
- Hiking
- Camping
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Off-road exploring
- Backcountry adventures
If you enjoy the outdoors and want to escape traffic, crowds, and the high cost of big-city living, Winnemucca offers a unique lifestyle that’s hard to match.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience as an optician (ABO certification preferred)
- Enjoys working closely with patients
- Is confident in frame styling and lens recommendations
- Is team-oriented and dependable
- Is excited about becoming part of a community
Interested?
If you’re looking for a career opportunity with professional growth, strong patient relationships, and an incredible outdoor lifestyle, we would love to connect.