Our Veterinarians in Knoxville, TN.
Animals play a big part in the lives of our veterinarians. They share their homes and hearts with pets, just like you do, and they know how important veterinary care is to the human-animal bond. Take a moment to learn about the amazing people who lead our Embassy Veterinary Centers and reach out soon to schedule an appointment!
Dr. Alyssa Widener
Hardin Valley
Dr. Widener is originally from Southern California and moved to Knoxville in 2017 to attend the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating in 2021, she has been working in general practice and joined the Embassy Veterinary team in 2025. She has a special interest in One Health, preventative medicine and hospice pet care. She enjoys spending time with her husband, son and their two dogs and three cats. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Widener enjoys reading, anything Disney, and attending her regularly scheduled D&D games.
Dr. Ed McEnroe
Lenoir City
Dr. Lawrence Edward McEnroe IV (“Dr. Ed”), is a small animal veterinarian who graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. His professional interests include diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, and cats. He and his wife, also a small animal vet, have two wonderful children, and two cats (Winnie and Roo). Outside the clinic, Ed enjoys spending time with his family, cooking for family and friends, baking chocolate chip cookies for his co-workers, and playing the piano. He also strives to make friends with every cat he encounters. Ed has practiced in several states since graduation, and has been with Embassy Veterinary Center at Lenoir City since April 2022. He and his family are proud to call East Tennessee home – Go Vols and Lady Vols!
Dr. Emily Willems
Hardin Valley
Dr. Emily Willems is a proud alumna of Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is originally from Colorado, but has lived in Tennessee for the majority of her life. Her love of veterinary medicine sparked in high school, when she completed a summer internship at the University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Veterinary Medicine. She then went on to obtain a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Tennessee Tech University before attending LMU. She has a special interest in feline medicine, surgery, and preventative care. Outside of the clinic, Emily enjoys working out, reading, playing music, and spending time with her beloved feline companion, Kain.
Dr. Mackenzy Horner
Emory Road
Dr Horner’s passion for veterinary medicine started at a young age. She started her career in high school as a kennel technician before becoming a licensed veterinary technician. She decided to continue her education and graduated from Ross University in 2015. Her clinical year was completed at the University of Tennessee and she loved the area so much she decided to lay down some roots. Her passions include integrative medical practices combining the best of western medicine with eastern medical practices such as acupuncture. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and furbaby Willa Rose.