FT Optometrist - Private Practice - Young, Energized Team Balanced Schedule & Quality of Life Focus

About Us

West End Eye Care has proudly served the West Hartford community since 1946, remaining independently owned and operated for nearly eight decades. In 2023, we expanded our commitment to exceptional, compassionate eye care with the opening of Glastonbury Eye Care.

We are now nearing opening a 3rd location in central Connecticut and are looking to expand our doctor team to work in our new location and our Glastonbury office.

Our practices are co-owned by Dr. John Nedelcu and Dr. Lauren Colite, who share a vision of providing top-quality, personalized optometric care in a supportive, non-corporate environment.

Our Culture

At West End and Glastonbury Eye Care, we believe great eye care starts with happy, fulfilled doctors and staff.

• We maintain a calm, steady patient pace — about 2 patients per hour, totaling roughly 16–18 encounters per day.
  
  
• No corporate micromanaging. You’re treated as a professional and an equal.
  
  
• No sales or volume quotas. We focus on quality of care, not metrics.
  
  
• We’re a young, growing team with a strong sense of purpose and community.
  
  
• We prioritize people, mental and physical health, and work-life balance above profits.
  
  

Our goal is simple: help our patients see better and live healthier, while ensuring our doctors and staff enjoy coming to work every day.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
For the right candidate, we’re also open to offering sweat equity and a path to partnership — we believe in investing in our team and our future.

Benefits

• Simple IRA with 3% employer match
  
  
• Paid vacation and PTO
  
  
• Performance bonuses
  
  
• Health insurance
  
  
• Malpractice insurance
  
  
• Paid continuing education
  
  
• Paid state licensing fees
  
  
• Paid AOA/CAO membership dues
  
  
• And most importantly — the chance to work for a practice that is independent, doctor-led, and free from private equity oversight
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a compassionate, motivated optometrist who values patient relationships, clinical excellence, and professional autonomy. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced OD looking for a more balanced and fulfilling career, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply:
 

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected] 

Join us in helping our community see better — and in building a future where independent optometry thrives.