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:
Financial stability. Job security. Peace of mind. The VSP Vision™️ Student Loan Repayment Program offers real relief for optometry students, recent graduates, and other practicing professionals burdened with student debt. This new program will provide selected ODs up to $200,000 in debt relief if they commit to working in a VSP-owned location or private practice.
The $6 million investment aims to help optometry students and doctors address student debt while further incentivizing staffing in underserved communities.
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!
A graduate of SUNY College of Optometry, Dr. Quy Nguyen started his career in ophthalmology private practice and then progressed to hospital settings. He returned to his alma mater to lead the college’s Career Development Center, establishing and managing career development programs that provide support to the college’s students, residents, and young alumni. His work in this capacity gained him a substantial grant from the New York State Education Department to further establish OD student pipelines to increase diversity and representation in the field.
As the new Doctor Relations Director, Dr. Nguyen oversees VSP® programs that support ODs at every stage of their career, from optometry school to retirement, providing a competitive advantage throughout their journey while helping the optometry profession to thrive.
"I'm excited to leverage my clinical and academic experiences to develop impactful programs and initiatives that support and enhance the professional journey of ODs and OD students across the nation." – Quy Nguyen, OD VSP Doctor Relations quyng@vsp.com
Ron Kemper is a University & Student Relations Manager at VSP Vision and brings resources and opportunities to the schools and students of optometry. He works closely with the schools’ faculty and student organizations to help students prepare for their careers as optometrists by providing scholarships, skill-building opportunities, and career guidance. He has been in the vision care industry nearly 20 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and insight.
University & Student Relations Manager ron.kemper@vsp.com
Stephanie Ganiban is a VSP Vision University & Student Relations Manager who partners with schools and colleges of optometry across the United States, offering a variety of programs and services designed to help optometry students reach their career goals. She believes that supporting the future of the optometric industry is critical to expanding, innovating, and developing the profession. In addition to relationship building, she is an experienced marketer and communication strategist with a demonstrated history of engaging social media tactics. She is currently a Big Sister and Board Member with the Big Brother Big Sister Greater Sacramento Area. Stephanie graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
University & Student Relations Manager stephanie.ganiban@vsp.com
Macy Quinn serves as the University and Student Relations Manager at VSP Vision, dedicated to cultivating and strengthening partnerships with schools and colleges of optometry. She is deeply committed to leveraging her expertise to advance the mission of delivering accessible, high quality vision care solutions. Macy graduated from Ohio University and brings considerable enthusiasm to driving progress in the field of optometry.
University & Student Relations Manager macy.quinn@vsp.com
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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