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Vision Care Partners · 2026–2028 Medical & Surgical Technician Class

Welcome to your Medical & Surgical Technician fellowship.

Congratulations on your selection as a 2026–2028 Medical & Surgical Technician with Vision Care Partners. This 26-month fellowship is designed to provide structured exposure to ophthalmic surgery, clinical care, and patient experience at a high level. This page will help you prepare for your start here in St. Louis.

Prepare uniforms → Schedule pre-start visit

Administrative setup

ADP payroll setup

You will receive an email from ADP with instructions to complete payroll setup. This may be completed in advance or after your start date.

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What to expect

Watch for the ADP email and follow the instructions when you are ready. Completing this early can help simplify your first week, but it does not need to be completed before your start date.

Any remaining administrative items may be completed during clinic work time after you begin.

Welcome

You were selected from a competitive group of applicants.

This 26-month fellowship is designed to provide structured exposure to ophthalmic surgery, clinical care, and patient experience at a high level.

Preparing for your start

In advance of your arrival in St. Louis, there are several preparatory steps that can be completed at your discretion.

These steps are not required prior to your start date. However, technicians who complete them in advance are typically able to transition into clinical responsibilities more quickly, as certain items, including uniforms, require lead time.

Any remaining items may be completed during clinic work time after you begin.

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Administrative setup

ADP payroll setup may be completed in advance or after your start date.

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Uniform preparation

Determine shoe, scrub, size, width, fit, and color preferences when convenient.

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Pre-start visit

Optional visit for questions, office familiarity, sizing review, and paperwork.

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Employment agreement Deadline

Please sign and return by Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Uniform preparation

Select shoes and scrubs with fit and comfort in mind.

Clinical work requires a complete uniform. Because uniforms are ordered and prepared in advance, many technicians choose to determine sizing prior to arrival so they can begin clinical activities on their first day.

New Balance visit You may visit a New Balance retail location to determine your preferred size, width, fit, and color.
Submit preferences If determined in advance, submit style number, size and width, and preferred color.
After start date Alternatively, you may start this process after your start date.

Women’s scrubs

Women’s black scrub set Black scrub set
Women’s black scrub set alternate fit Black scrub set alternate fit

Uniform order

  • ✓ 3 black scrub tops
  • ✓ 3 black scrub bottoms
  • ✓ 1 Brinton Vision blue scrub top
  • ✓ 1 Brinton Vision blue scrub bottom

Optional items are available for additional comfort based on individual preference.

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New Balance 204L in Raincloud with Ash Wood
Lifestyle fit

New Balance 204L

Raincloud / Ash Wood

A clean, low-profile option for candidates who prefer a more casual everyday shoe.

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Women’s New Balance 1080v15
Max cushion

New Balance 1080v15

Cosmic Jade / Mosaic Green

A cushioned performance shoe designed for long days on your feet.

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Women’s Fresh Foam X 880v15
Daily trainer

Fresh Foam X 880v15

Glint Blue / NB Navy

A supportive daily trainer with balanced cushioning and reliable comfort.

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Men’s scrubs

Men’s black scrub top Black scrub top
Men’s black scrub pants Black scrub pants

Uniform order

  • ✓ 4 black scrub tops
  • ✓ 4 black scrub bottoms

Optional items are available for additional comfort based on individual preference.

View sizing chart
New Balance 204L in Raincloud with Ash Wood
Lifestyle fit

New Balance 204L

Raincloud / Ash Wood

A clean, low-profile option for candidates who prefer a more casual everyday shoe.

View option
Men’s New Balance 1080v15
Max cushion

New Balance 1080v15

Medusa Green / Cosmic Jade

A premium cushioned option for technicians who want a soft, responsive feel.

View option
Men’s Fresh Foam X 880v15
Daily trainer

Fresh Foam X 880v15

Sea Stone / NB Navy / Marmalade

A dependable everyday trainer built for steady support throughout clinic days.

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Option A: Most common

Order multiple sizes, confirm fit at home, and submit final selections.

Option B: Confirm later

Confirm sizing during a pre-start visit or after arrival. Scrubs require approximately three weeks for ordering and embroidery.

Finalizing Uniform Order

The total cost for the required 4 sets is $210.87 and will be deducted from the first three paychecks. You may add underscrubs for $16.99 each or Modern Scrub Jacket for $39.99 each. Shoes are purchased directly by the tech.

Technicians may not engage in direct patient care until their full uniform is received.

Submit selections

Submit your uniform preferences.

Once you have reviewed the approved shoe styles and scrub sizing guidance, use this form to submit your selections.

Before submitting, please have ready:

  • Scrub top size
  • Scrub bottom size
  • Scrub bottom length

Pre-start informational visit

Schedule an optional visit before your start date.

This visit is an opportunity to become familiar with the environment and ask questions. Some technicians also use this time to review scrub sizing.

Become familiar with the environment Ask onboarding questions Review scrub sizing Optional complimentary dilated eye exam
Complimentary eye exam available A complimentary dilated eye exam, valued at $240 for the public, is available during this visit if desired. You may also learn if you are a candidate for any of our procedures.
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Start of clinical responsibilities

You can still begin work if uniforms are not finalized.

If uniforms are not finalized prior to your start date, you may still begin work and instead support phone operations or participate in training and structured onboarding activities.

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Start with onboarding activities If your uniform is not yet ready, you may begin with phone support, training, and structured onboarding.
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Finalize uniform delivery Uniforms are typically received after ordering and embroidery are completed, generally within 2–3 weeks of final sizing.
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Begin clinical responsibilities Clinical and surgical responsibilities begin once your full uniform is available.
Important timing note Technicians may not engage in direct patient care until their full uniform is received.

Book your optional pre-start visit

Select a time below to schedule your visit. This is the easiest way to reserve a convenient time before your start date.

Employment agreement due Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Please return your signed agreement by this date to confirm your acceptance of the position.

Employment agreement

Confirm your acceptance.

Please sign and return your employment agreement by Tuesday, May 12, 2026 to confirm your acceptance of the position.

You may return the agreement by mail or bring it with you to a pre-start visit.

Return by mail Send your signed agreement using the mailing instructions provided with your offer materials.
Bring to visit You may also bring your signed agreement with you to a scheduled pre-start visit.

Timeline overview

A simple sequence from preparation to clinical start.

The preparatory steps may be completed in advance or after your start date. Completing uniform selection early may reduce delays before clinical responsibilities begin.

Key takeaway Administrative setup and uniform selection can begin before your start date, but clinical responsibilities begin only after your full uniform is received.

Timeline

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Administrative setup

May be completed in advance or after start.

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Uniform selection

Often completed in advance to avoid delays.

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Pre-start visit

Optional.

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Uniform delivery

Approximately 2–3 weeks after order.

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Clinical start

Upon receipt of full uniform.