OUR VISION & MISSION

We love to help
Eye Doctor job seekers and employers find their perfect fit

We are good at what we do,
and we’ve been doing it for a long time.

Imagine spending hours sourcing candidates or sending out resumes hours and hours on end. You’re probably either of the two.

You’ve applied to tons of eye care practices, only to find out they aren’t the right fit for your goals and needs, or the response is a bit disappointing. Maybe you’re a hiring manager, you’ve been doing multiple interviews with no success, wearing many hats and swamped with the whole recruitment process.

You might feel like you’re short on resources or expertise to do it efficiently. That’s where we come in.

With over a decade of experience, we have worked exclusively with candidates and employers in the vision care industry, so we know your business and concerns as well as you do.

The numbers speak for themselves.

We’ve matched thousands of eye doctors to opportunities and found employers their right OD or MD fit all across the United States and Canada.

That being said, we assure you we’ll relentlessly pursue finding the perfect match for you, whether you’re a candidate or an employer.
We’ve made our first move, now it’s your turn.

Schedule a call with us

Hesitating? Our Numbers Speak for Themselves

10+ yrs

of matching doctors with
employers for hiring

50

states + Canada
of candidate and
client network

400+

Eye Doctor
Open Positions

2.8K+

OD/MD candidates
hired  and counting

Not to mention, here’s what our clients
love about us
and what you will too

We’re Experienced

We know the Eye Doctor recruitment industry like the back of our hands. Our team consists of trained doctor recruiters with years of experience.

We’re Passionate

We love what we do,
and we're committed to helping you find a job
that you'll love too.

We’re Connected

We have an extensive
network of Eye Care
practices hiring for all
models including private practice, OD/MD clinics,
private equity, retail etc.

Meet our Team!

Joel Basch

Owner & Chief Executive Officer

Bio

Joel is our CEO & Founder who built his work on a simple belief: great recruiting isn’t transactional—it’s relational, strategic, and measurable. Joel combines a relationship-driven approach with a disciplined recruiting engine. He’s known for staying ahead of the market by constantly innovating through updated technology implementation. Refining the existing system built to make the process faster, clearer and superior for both the internal team and clients. Throughout the last 8 years, this has led to a strong social online presence, and valued connections with industry schools allowing the company to have continuous growth. As a leader, he cares most about trust earned through execution—delivering tangible value and trusted results. As a father, he is big on family time, health, fitness, skiing and finding small ways to unplug and reset with his family.

Ashliegh Dumont

Vice President of Recruitment

Bio

Ashliegh is our Vice President with 10+ years of experience leading high-performing doctor recruitment teams for some of the largest names in Eye Care. She’s a trusted advisor to CEOs, practice owners, and Optometrists + Ophthalmologists, known for pairing practices with high-quality talent and helping doctors land roles that accelerate long-term career growth. A recognized thought leader in the industry, she regularly speaks at conferences, schools, and major Eye Care events, bringing sharp market insight and a practical, consultative approach. Ashliegh believes recruiting is more than hiring—it’s community impact. Every successful hire ultimately impacts positive care for thousands of patients each year. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her French bulldog, Margot Robbie. Ashliegh is a travel and art lover and firmly believes that caviar + champagne should go together.

Kayla Vestal

Senior Doctor Recruiter & Account Manager

Bio

Kayla is a Senior Doctor Recruiter and Account Manager with over 10 years of experience delivering relationship recruiting success. She takes the time to understand doctors as people–diving into their career goals, lifestyle priorities, and long-term trajectories — then aligns them with opportunities where they can truly thrive long term. An industry trusted partner to both doctor candidates and clients–Kayla is known for her detailed communication and transparency approach even when it means slowing the process down to make sure no detail is missed. She is a true asset in negotiating and helping get a deal to the finish line. On the weekends, Kayla enjoys spending quality time with her kids, a curated music playlist, cows, & a dining experience paired with a nice bottle of wine.

Kaitlyn Wolfe

Doctor Recruiter & Account Manager

Bio

Kaitlyn is an Account Manager and Doctor Recruiter with 9 years in the Eye Care industry. She began her career as a Certified Vision Therapist and Optometric Technician. Falling in love with the industry ultimately led her from clinical practice to doctor recruiting. Kaitlyn brings a rare “both-sides” perspective to clients and doctors alike. She understands what practices truly need when hiring because she’s lived the day-to-day realities inside clinics—and she also knows what doctors are looking for in a practice environment to thrive long-term. That combination makes her especially effective at creating strong matches. Two fun facts: Kaitlyn loves designer purses and she started building a Jellycat collection for her daughter before she was even born. She is equally obsessed with them.

Rachel Behymer

Account Manager

Bio

Rachel is our Junior Doctor Recruiter and Account Manager, bringing 15 years of hands-on experience in clinical Ophthalmology ( COA + OSC ) which ultimately led to her transitioning into Eye Doctor recruitment. Today, she applies that same precision and people insight to connecting candidates to clients to ensure they are a long term fit. She has a natural gift for creating doctor matches that help candidates find practices that match their professional and personal goals. Outside of work, Rachel is happiest near the water— her hobbies include beach days, fishing, and spending time with her husband and two kids. She also has a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Dixie who follows her everywhere and is fully convinced she’s a lap dog!

Lauren Potestades

Senior Recruiting Specialist

Bio

Lauren is our Senior Recruiting Specialist known for tackling the high-priority searches with heart, focus, and intention. With 5 years experience in doctor recruiting she has successfully sourced thousands of doctors who are not only signed but stayed, helping practices build stability and long-term growth. Lauren is also a true leader: she trains and mentors teammates to excel in their roles, strengthening the internal recruiting bench and raising the standard for how the work gets done. Lauren channels her creativity outside of work as a theatre and performing arts actress. Two things she loves: her growing perfume collection and maintaining a disciplined wellness routine.

Ivan Malbarosa

Recruiting Specialist

Bio

Ivan is our Recruiting Specialist bringing years of experience in building strong, trust-based relationships with doctor candidates and a reputation for consistently rising to the challenge. Ivan has a sharp eye for matching the right opportunity to the right doctor. Professionally, he cares most about continuous growth and doing work he can be proud of, which shows in how he follows through. Two of his favorite hobbies include anime and K-pop (he’s been hooked since 2013!)

Trinah Tolentino

Recruiting Specialist

Bio

Trinah is our Recruiting Specialist who approaches sourcing as human-first. She’s driven by the ripple effect of a great hire–matching doctors to opportunities that elevate their career. Trinah is known for her thoughtful follow-through that makes candidates feel supported from the first conversation. Trinah has a morning ritual to start each day, having coffee while listening to podcasts. Another hobby includes watching shows or series about human behavior as she loves learning about different cultures and people.

Elise Tolentino

Executive Assistant

Bio

Elise is our Executive Assistant with 10 years experience focused on keeping our team efficient, organized, and moving forward behind the scenes. Elise makes sure follow-ups don’t slip, workflows stay tight, and the team can move quickly without chaos. If there’s a process to refine, a system to streamline, or a dozen details to align, she’s the one we lean on. When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her kids, family and friends. Dining out and spontaneous adventure are two of her favorite past times.

Tricia Lois

Content Director

Bio

Tricia is our Content Strategist with 4+ years of experience helping our team grow through social media platforms, blogs, and website development. Her professional focus and creative mindset has allowed our company to differentiate and show up online with clarity and consistency. A few of her favorite things include: butter cookies, a non-negotiable two espresso shots a day, chasing a new route on an indoor climbing wall or sketching to recharge her creative brain.

Andrea Gutierrez

Marketing

Bio

Dea is our marketing expert with 5+ years of experience turning ideas into visuals that feel fun, clean, and genuinely easy to engage with. She specializes in translating messages into clear, scroll-stopping creative that helps doctors and clients understand what matters fast (without making them work for it). Off the screen, Dea is happily and unapologetically obsessed with her cats—and yes, she will talk about them if you give her even a five-second opening.
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