Who We Are
About Vital Tears
A mission-driven team focused on patients, precision, and accountability — making autologous serum tears accessible across the United States.
Our Story
Convenient access to serum tears, anywhere in the country.
Our History
Vital Tears was founded in 2015 with the mission to provide convenient access to autologous serum tears for patients across the United States.
We employ a state-of-the-art process to deliver high-quality, customized serum tears quickly and efficiently to patients who need them. Our team is committed to serving our patients and clinical partners with excellence.
Our Mission
To ensure convenient, universal access to serum tears for anyone in the United States.
Leadership
Our Team
Rajan Shukla
President
Tony Bavuso
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Jared Young
Chief Commercial Officer
Joseph Tauber, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Lynn Forest-Smith
VP Business Relations & Patient Services
Patrick Gore
VP Business Development
Christina Kirby
VP Marketing
Ian Hunt
VP Market Acces
Rusty Kelly
Senior Advisor
Clinical Oversight
Vital Tears Medical Advisory Board
Meet the Vital Tears Medical Advisory Board, a group of leading ophthalmologists and optometrists providing clinical guidance, expertise, and oversight to support quality care.
Careers
Join the leader in serum tears.
We are a mission-driven team focused on patients, precision, and accountability. We value clear thinking, ownership, and collaboration, and we hold ourselves to high standards because the work we do directly impacts lives.
We are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our commitment to high-quality medical treatments and exceptional service. If you are interested in joining Vital Tears, please explore our open roles below or reach out to inquire about future opportunities.
