Making Informed Decisions About your Professional Career

Making Informed Decisions About your Professional Career

Monday, October 18 2021 | 08 h 27 min | News

The employment market in eye care has always been a challenge but today, catalyzed by the new opportunities from eyecare organizations and individual practices eager to acquire new talent, the challenges, options and opportunities are greater than ever.

An overview of the employment situation will be shared with attendees as well as some sage advice from employment gurus.

Hiring organizations will provide insights into their culture and benefits. Attendees will be able to meet with the leaders behind Canada’s largest organizations and get first-hand perspectives. OD members of the Canada’s largest optometric buying groups share their perspectives on independent optometry.

This interactive event is ideal for early career stage eye care practitioners looking to chart their course and those, at any career stage, considering upon a change in direction.

SPEAKERS:

Tim Brennan, Chief Innovation Officer, FitFirst Technologies
Dr. Michael Naugle, VP Optometric Partnerships, FYidoctors
Dr. Daryan Angle, VP Business Development, IRIS Group
Dr. Laurie Lesser, Eyecare Director, Canada/UK, Bailey Nelson
Nicholas Perry, Cofounder & Managing Director, Canada/UK, Bailey Nelson
Dr. Kyla Hunter, Aurora Eye Care, Grande Prairie, AB, Eye Recommend
Dr. Trevor Miranda, Cowichan Eyecare BC
Dr. Maria Sampalis, Founder & Owner, Corporate Optometry
Naomi Barber, BOptom, Director of Optometry, Specsavers

All events will be hosted and moderated Roxanne Arnal, OD, Certified Financial Planner. Dr. Arnal brings a unique combination of experience as a former independent practice owner and certified financial planner to the proceedings.

Mingle with your colleagues and presenters in conversation rooms following the presentations.

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