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Top 5 Reasons Providers Love Working at Southwest Eye Care

Top 5 Reasons Providers Love Working at Southwest Eye Care

At Southwest Eye Care, your career goes beyond the clinic. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with expert specialists, refine your skills through advanced surgical experience, serve Minnesota communities with compassion, contribute to innovation in eye care, and carry forward a trusted legacy that has defined our practice for decades.

Why Southwest Eye Care? Because Here, Your Expertise Shapes the Future of Vision Care

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Discover Your Future With Southwest Eye Care

Benefits That Empower You

Comprehensive Health & 401k

Top-tier medical, dental plans, plus a robust 401k with employer match to secure your future.

Generous PTO & Flexible Scheduling

Ample paid time off and minimal-call schedules to support your work-life harmony.

CE Reimbursement & Training Support

Generous support for CE credits, industry conferences, and certifications to fuel your growth.

HSA – Health Savings Account

A tax-advantaged account to save for healthcare expenses, enhancing your financial wellness.

Wellness Programs & LASIK Discounts

Free annual exams, LASIK discounts for family, wellness perks like yoga & fitness stipends.

Start as an OD

Build a strong foundation with hands-on patient care using MEC’s advanced diagnostic tools.

Advance to Surgical Co-Management

Grow through mentorship, mastering co-management of procedures like LASIK and cataracts.

Lead as a Specialist

Step into leadership roles, shaping eye care with innovative techniques and team oversight.


At Southwest Eye Care, research isn’t confined to the lab — it’s part of how we deliver better care every day. Our team actively participates in clinical studies that bring new treatments and technologies to life, including FDA-approved innovations like the Glaukos iDose for long-term glaucoma management.

Led by physicians and surgeons such as Dr. Jabin Krassin, Dr. Chad Dockter, and Dr. Aubree Thorseth, our research program gives providers the chance to be part of groundbreaking work in glaucoma, dry eye disease, and minimally invasive laser procedures. Here, your expertise helps advance the field while directly improving patient outcomes across Minnesota.


Our Mission & Values

At Southwest Eye Care, our mission is to preserve, restore, and enhance vision through excellence in research, education, and patient care. We’re driven by compassion, integrity, and innovation—ensuring every patient receives exceptional, individualized care.

Individualized 
Care

Work-Life 
Harmony

Ambassadors 
of Integrity

Efficient and
Enjoyable
Environment

Remarkable
Technology and
Experience


Opportunities: Build Your Future with Southwest Eye Care

Join a dedicated team of eye-care professionals making a difference in communities across Minnesota. Explore open roles and grow your career with purpose.


Trusted by Communities, Driven by Excellence and Innovation

From caring for families across Minnesota to participating in clinical studies that advance modern eye care, Southwest Eye Care combines compassion with innovation. As a provider, you’ll have the opportunity to join a collaborative team dedicated to improving vision, enhancing lives, and shaping the future of patient care.

Southwest Eye Care — advancing vision health, together with our providers.

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