Our well–trained staff are experts in finding the best eyewear or contact lenses to meet your visual needs. Combined, we have nearly 50 years of optical experience.
Visual requirements are uniquely individual and we are very aware of the different needs of our patients. We can help you decide between all the newest technologies in frames, lenses or contact lenses to make your vision the best it can be.
Continuing Education is a must for our office. We are always updating our knowledge with yearly Alberta Optometrist Association Conferences and in-house training.
Most of our staff have taken the Canadian Optometric Assistant Certification Course that is a comprehensive optometric course developed by the Canadian Optometric Association and gives them a designation of C.C.O.A for their efforts.
Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant - Receptionist
Crystal’s friendly, familiar voice has welcomed patients over the phone and in person since March of 2003 at Hinton Optometry Clinic. She is always ready and willing to serve you in a professional and courteous manner, making sure your next appointment is booked. Her experience over the years is invaluable...
Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant
Kim joined the Hinton Optometry Clinic team in August 2015 as an Optometric Assistant. Her face and smile are known to many of our patients and customers. In 2021, with many family obligations, Kim has taken on a part time role and can usually be found at the Rocky Mountain...
Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant - Receptionist
Joining the HOC family in 2014 as a co-receptionist, it just may be Jenni answering your calls or scheduling and confirming your appointments. When not at her desk you may find her administering Visual Field tests, assisting with Pretesting, posting to Social Media, or keeping the office tidy. A wearer...
Office Manager
Shelley joined our team in September of 2016 and has taken on the role of Office Financial Manager. Shelley is a long time resident of Brule, AB and is very familiar with the area. You may find her in her office taking care of accounting and bookkeeping needs with a...
Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant - Pretester
Jacqueline was born in Guatemala and raised in Vancouver, BC since the age of 2. Her family moved to Hinton in 2012 and she has worked in various Medical Office's since 2007. Jacquie worked in our clinic for a few weeks in 2018, and in 2019 was hired permanently as...
Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant - Pretester
Jada joined Hinton Optometry Clinic as an Optometric Assistant in March 2021. She may greet you at the front door when you are here for an appointment with Dr. Braun. Jada pretests, gives contact lens fittings, and performs various procedures for the doctors. She has successfully completed her Canadian Certified...
Optometric Assistant - Frame Room Staff
Kaitee joined Hinton Optometry Clinic in June 2021 as an Optometric Assistant. After moving to Hinton from BC at a young age, Kaitee enjoys spending her free time with outdoor activities, including: camping, and photography, amongst others. She brings enthusiasm while assisting you pick out your perfect set of glasses, verifying...
Optometric Assistant - Frame Room Staff
Samantha joined Hinton Optometry Clinic as an Optometric Assistant in September 2021. She grew up near Wabamun Lake and moved to Hinton in 2018 after living in Valemount and Jasper. You may find her in the frame room helping you pick out the perfect pair of glasses, in the lab...
Optometric Assistant - Frame Room Staff
Jen has been with Hinton Optometry Clinic since April 2022 as an Optometric Assistant. You'll find her behind the scenes getting your lenses verified and doing further adjustments on your frames, or assisting you to pick out your perfect pair of glasses in our frame room....
Front Desk, Optometric Assistant
Shella joined Hinton Optometry Clinic as an Optometric Assistant in June 2022. You might see her at the front desk greeting you when you walk in. Aswell as assisting the doctors with pre tests....
Optometric Assistant - Frame Room
Maddy joined the Hinton Optometry Clinic in July 2022 as an optometric assistant. She grew up in Saskatchewan and moved to Hinton in 2021. Maddy has completed the Office Administration course at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in 2021 and intends on completing the CCOA course to expand her knowledge in the Optometric...