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"Over a decade ago, Dr. Joya recruited me for National Vision…all she did was share her experiences, and I was hooked! We exchanged this conversation through social media. She was honest, genuine, and understanding of my complicated living situation. I highly advise you to speak with her if you need a change or are looking for a career path which will be best for you. Her kind spirit, caring nature, and genuine compassion will change your life for the better regardless of what career path you pursue after. " - Dr. Mary Fazelian, Clinical Preceptor CCO and SALUS University (currently 12+ years with National Vision ICO Class of 2005 . Read the latest article about Dr. Mary Fazelian: "OD Prioritizes Attentive Care For Herself And Her Patients" September 20, 2022
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"Dr. Joya recruited me when I was on my clinical rotations in OD4. I remember our first conversation when she was patiently and respectfully answering all my questions. We even shared some funny stories with each other! Ever since I have joined the company, she has always been quick to respond to any queries that I have had and always made me feel welcome. Her warm personality and kind nature is truly an asset for the company, especially for the new recruits. " - Dr. Apeksha Kukadia, CCO Class of 2023
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" I first met Dr Joya and the team during a Symposium panel. From then on, I saw her at events, school and other meetings! She got to know me on a personal level and helped the transition from student to doctor go very smoothly. I appreciate her reaching out and checking during finals, boards and about life in general. She’s has been a great mentor, support, and person to go to whether it is about school or my career! I’m actually in her old office now and it feels like it has come full circle. Glad I had her along for this journey! " - Sandy Doan, OD, ICO Class of 2024
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"National Vision is amazing, all the doctors and managers that you meet along the way are amazing, Dr Joya is amazing. Your experience will start with Dr Joya, who goes above and beyond for you. Ask anything, literally anything and she will get back to you with a wealth of information that will help you as you transition into the real world. It felt daunting at times, but she knows what you’re going through. (We have all been there). “If you don’t know something, go ask Dr Joya was probably my most used phrase of 4th year. The personal connection she makes with new grads is fantastic. You’ve got a friend in her! " - Dr. Christian Hernandez, ICO Class of 2023
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" Dr. Joya recruited me for weekend coverage at America's Best. She was extremely helpful with answering my questions about the practice and assisting me throughout the hiring process. Her transparency, professionalism, and enthusiasm for optometry made me feel confident in my decision to join the America's Best team. I am impressed with the quality of care and professionalism I have experienced while working at America’s Best. From the well-trained staff to the exam lane itself, AB provides a practice environment and patient schedule that allows me to deliver a high standard of care. AB provides an efficient practice flow, including dilation consent and ophthalmology referral forms, which allows me to take care of the patient’s comprehensive ocular needs, not simply glasses and contacts. With two decades of experience in varied practice settings, I can say with confidence that AB is provider/patient-centric, has exceptional HR organization and OD resources, and is a great place to work. " - Dr. Jamie Hogan, ICO Class of 2002
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"Sarah and I have known each other for almost two decades. We graduated and I was moving around from state to state due to my ex-husband's job, and so I was always looking for a new job every few years. In 2011, Sarah recruited me for the busiest location in Greenville, SC. That’s where my relationship began with National Vision. I have had a lot of changes in my personal life, but National Vision has consistently been the rock and support I have needed to get back on my feet. My career with them has never let me down!! " - Dr. Rachana Patel , Lead Remote Optometrist (currently 12+ years with National Vision) ., ICO Class of 2005. Read the latest article about Dr. Rachana Patel : "Doctor Finds A Comfort Zone Within Remote Care" April 24, 2023
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" Dr. Joya and I met during my last year of optometry school during my rotations in 2023. I was already interested in working for National Vision, but having someone consistently answering my questions and offering my advice like Sarah (Dr. Joya) didi really solidified my decision to work America's Best. Even beyond the assistance with application process, she has helped and still does with my integration into a full-blown doctor coming out of school. Words like "reliable" and "personable" come to mind when "Sarah Joya" is uttered. " - Dr. Lan Nguyen , IU Class of 2023
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"Dr. Joya recruited me when I was a 4th year student at ICO. From start to finish she was there every step of the way answering any questions with her knowledge, confidence, kindness, honesty, and sense of humor. Bonus was that I also had my onboarding with her and we became great friends. I'm super grateful to Dr. Joya for everything she did for me. " - Dr. Tanya Kechker (currently 16+ years with National Vision) , ICO Class of 2007
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"After graduation, I hesitantly started my job search, not knowing what I was looking for in my new career. Sarah reached out to me and gave me a rundown of what my typical day would look like and the honest pros/cons. When I jumped into my first days, there were no surprises and I was happy with how comfortable I felt thanks to Sarah’s guidance! " - Dr. A. Stock (currently 16+ years with National Vision) , ICO Class of 2006
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" I'm very happy to see that Dr. Joya has been given a senior position with America’s Best as a recruiter as she was the first to recruit me in 2007 to work as a part-time float position for AB while I was working on my own private family practice in North Aurora. She was friendly, courteous and professional. " - Dr. Q. (currently 16+ years with National Vision)
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"I have known Dr. Joya for over 16 years. Dr. Joya helped to recruit me to work at National Vision/America’s Best. She was friendly, courteous and professional. I loved her honesty. Plus, her sense of humor has helped to make challenging situations more bearable. I have relied on her to keep me up to date as to what is happening in corporate optometry. Dr. Joya is the best recruiter! " - Dr. N. Decker
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"Dr. Sarah Manongdo-Joya recruited me when I was a 4th year optometry student at Indiana University Bloomington 14 years ago. I had shadowed a classmate who was a year ahead of me in Chicago and was ready to take the next step to join National Vision. Sarah contacted me and gave helpful information for the transition into the corporate optometry upon graduation. She continues to be a strong advocate for our company as well as a compassionate and genuinely caring resource for us OD’s. She is amazing at what she does and I highly recommend anyone wanting to join National Vision to reach out to her. I am grateful for her guidance and I have been happily employed with National Vision for 15 years. - Dr. Hillary Morrow (15 years with National Vision)
Read the latest article and listen to the podcast from Dr. Hillary Morrow, 2019 Employed OD of the Year at Eyeglass World. June 8, 2020
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I first met Dr. Joya when I was looking for a shift in my career- specifically in regards to work-life balance. Although I was initially overwhelmed, it was my connection with Dr. Joya which made everything easier. Dr. Joya was not only helpful during my interview process with National Vision but also during my cross country move. Since beginning at National Vision I can confirm that Dr. Joya did not lead me astray and for that, I am very thankful " - Dr. Alaina Short, MCPHS Class of 2020
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Dr. Joya and I met during my last rotation and it was perfect timing! I had decided to make a big move back to the Midwest after optometry school but was having trouble finding opportunities in the area that I was excited about. Once I met Dr. Joya, I knew National Vision was the place for me. Her passion for NVI really came to light in our discussions and it was great to hear about different leadership opportunities available at the company. She made the application process so seamless and was always available for questions. Dr. Joya played a pivotal role in my decision to join the NVI team and I’m so glad that I did - it’s a wonderful community and I feel valued every day for the work that I do. I’m so grateful to have worked with her during my application process and appreciate her as a colleague today! Thank you, Dr. Joya! " - Dr. Erin Berube, SUNY Class of 2023
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Dr. Joya helped me get set up with a wonderful part time opportunity! She made the transition easy and the rest of the team made the onboarding go smoothly. I was very thankful to be able to glide through a process that could be made much more difficult. " - Dr. Jeremy Caylor, IU Class of 2023
#PerksOfTheJob "One of the nicest perks of my job is knowing that I'm part of a team of doctors who are connected not just by profession, but also by personal bonds."
-Sarah Manongdo-Joya, O.D., National Vision Inc.