NAVAO

National Association of VA Optometrists

Member Resources

Many resources available here including promotion guide, meeting minutes, VA guidelines, etc

Continuing Education

Multiple free CE courses available to members. Click here to view courses.        

Open Positions

View current VA job openings on USA jobs.                                                                

Mission Statement

The National Association of VA Optometrists (NAVAO) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1977. Our Board and Committee Members are all volunteers.

The objectives of the NAVAO are to encourage and promote the best possible primary eye and vision care for our nation’s Veterans and to promote the education, training, professional growth, and welfare of optometric staff, research/clinical fellows, residents, and students.

The NAVAO is also dedicated to fostering camaraderie and professional development among VA optometrists. Any VA staff, attending, consultant, research/clinical fellow, resident optometrist, or any other optometrist having an interest in VA optometry is eligible for membership.

Latest News and Updates

 

Latest News and Updates

 

Latest News and Updates

 

Newsletters

 

OAA Resources for Hiring Trainees

The VA may utilize flexible hiring authorities for previous VA trainees when filling open staff positions. Here are some helpful resources: Trainee Recruitment and Hiring Resources (internal VA) -...

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OAA Bulletin – March 1, 2023

OAA Bulletin 03012023   OAA Bulletin March 1, 2023     Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists Education Expansion Request for Proposal The Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) is pleased to announce the VA-sponsored dietitians/nutritionists education...

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CY23 COLA for optometrists

Update regarding the COLA from Workforce Management and Consulting (WMC): WMC has been informed that corrections to Optometrists pay tables (Q and VP) have been completed as of February 10, 2023. Optometrist pay corrections have been initiated and/or processed by VISN...

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Farewell to Dr. Scott Slagle

Farewell to Dr. Scott Slagle National Program Executive Director Optometry   On behalf of the Specialty Care Program Office, we would like to recognize and thank Dr. William “Scott” Slagle for serving as the National Program Executive Director, Optometry from...

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Latest News and Updates

 

Newsletters

 

OAA Resources for Hiring Trainees

The VA may utilize flexible hiring authorities for previous VA trainees when filling open staff positions. Here are some helpful resources: Trainee Recruitment and Hiring Resources (internal VA) -...

OAA Bulletin – March 1, 2023

OAA Bulletin 03012023   OAA Bulletin March 1, 2023     Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists Education Expansion Request for Proposal The Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) is pleased to announce the VA-sponsored dietitians/nutritionists education...

CY23 COLA for optometrists

Update regarding the COLA from Workforce Management and Consulting (WMC): WMC has been informed that corrections to Optometrists pay tables (Q and VP) have been completed as of February 10, 2023. Optometrist pay corrections have been initiated and/or processed by VISN...

Farewell to Dr. Scott Slagle

Farewell to Dr. Scott Slagle National Program Executive Director Optometry   On behalf of the Specialty Care Program Office, we would like to recognize and thank Dr. William “Scott” Slagle for serving as the National Program Executive Director, Optometry from...

Latest News and Updates

 

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