Access information and resources designed to help students on their path to optometry.
Partnering with schools and colleges of optometry across the United States, VSP Vision™ offers a variety of programs and resources designed to help optometry students reach their career goals. VSP® has proudly supported optometry for more than 65 years and is committed to assisting students and new graduates coming into the profession. Explore below to see the variety of options available to students and new ODs.
Your Clear Path Forward. VSP Premier Edge™ Career Support partners with schools of optometry to support students and graduates with choices in where and how they practice. Designed to support an optometrist’s career growth from the start, Premier Edge Career Support offers valuable resources such as:
The Premier Edge Student Business Challenge Scholarship
Networking events
Travel grants for various events such as VEE, VEW, and SECO
Premier Edge Training and Education Business Track
Monthly Career Support newsletter featuring hiring tips, updates on career resources, and available Optometrist job listings
Learn more below or connect using the Premier Edge Career Support contact form at the bottom of this page.
Looking for a job right now? Choose from a variety of settings, with dedicated recruiters to help find the practice setting that is just right for you:
VSP supports the Private Practice Clubs at all schools of optometry in the U.S. to help prepare students for the next steps in their optometric career. VSP works with these organizations to provide resources and deliver presentations on a wide range of optometric business principles.
Students can connect with their school’s club to learn more.
Check out how much these students enjoyed their experience at the annual SOLN Leadership Conference at the VSP Vision Headquarters in June 2023!
Check out how much these UHCO students enjoyed their experience with Dr. Cuong Tran and his amazing office staff in December 2019!
The VSP Vision Schools of Optometry Advisory Panel is comprised of practicing Doctors of Optometry and industry leaders with deep knowledge of and special interest in student and academic enrichment. This panel provides input, information, and guidance to help maximize efforts with optometric students.
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