Finding the right home for your career

Independent spirit

Independent retailers able to offer something unique have experienced somewhat of a renaissance in recent years, and the optical sector is no different.

Despite continued competition from multiple chains and supermarkets, independents in the profession are carving out their own niches and often able to adapt their business offering to the local patient demographic.

Young optometrists setting out to join an independent, whether from pre-reg status or later, can expect to learn fast in an ‘all hands on deck’ environment. But what smaller practices might lack in back office support compared to a larger multiple, they usually make up for in personality and bespoke customer services.