Our Veterinarians in Knoxville, TN & Tampa, FL.
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. Kristen Snyder
Emory Road
Dr. Snyder’s passion for animals has taken her all over the world, and has been cultivated in various environments such as farms, zoos, shelters, and research settings. After earning her Master’s Degree in Animal Behavior and Neuroscience, Dr. Snyder chased her dream and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. She has proudly worked with Embassy Veterinary Center since 2021. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys long-distance running, riding motorcycles, traveling, going to Disney World, and spending time with her husband, 3 cats, and her three-legged Belgian Malinois, Cody.
Dr. Michelle Smith
Emory Road
Dr. Smith is an associate veterinarian with Embassy Vet Center. She grew up mostly in Chattanooga, TN with a short stint in East Texas. She attended her undergraduate degree in chemistry at UT Chattanooga, but started working in a veterinary clinic and fell in love with the profession. She moved to Knoxville for vet school and decided it was too great here to leave! Her professional interests lie in dentistry, but also more importantly the human animal bond and the importance of that relationship between pet and pet parent. When she isn’t working you’ll find her spending time with her family and her pets, and playing in her garden.
Dr. Laura Grieco
Lenoir City
Dr. Grieco is originally from Philadelphia, PA where she received her B.S in Biology from Temple University and Masters from Drexel University. She moved to Knoxville to attend veterinary school and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. Following graduation, she completed a small animal rotating internship. Since then, she has been working in general practice and joined the Embassy team as an associate veterinarian in 2021. Her special interests lie in dermatology, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery. She is also fear free certified and enjoys working with patients and clients that experience anxiety or aggression issues. She resides in the Concord area with her husband, two dogs Birdie and Woodford, and two cats Xena and Zola. During her free time she enjoys the lake, baking, and going to UT football games.
Dr. Taylor Martin
Hardin Valley
Dr. Taylor Martin was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. She is a proud alumni of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and has been serving clients in the Knoxville area since 2013. Dr. Martin’s professional interests include feline medicine, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, geriatrics, and palliative care. Dr. Martin is certified in Fear Free and Cat Friendly techniques and works hard to make your pet’s veterinary experience as pleasant and low-stress as possible. Her hobbies outside of work include skiing, exercising (she can often be seen running around Hardin Valley during lunchtime), traveling, and other outdoor activities. She and her husband Eric have twin girls, a dog, and five cats.
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.
Dr Paula Sotomayor Rodriguez
Dr. Paula Sotomayor Rodriguez is a compassionate veterinarian with a special interest in dermatology, soft tissue surgery, and low-stress care with a focus on building trust between pets, owners, and the veterinary team. Originally from Manati, Puerto Rico, she values clear communication and strives to make every visit as stress-free as possible. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez, while completing the school’s Pre-Vet Program. She then earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University, where she conducted research on perinatal pathology in hawksbill sea turtles, and she completed her clinical year at the University of Florida. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings including small animal general practice and urgent care in Florida and North Carolina, providing thoughtful care to pets and their families. Outside the clinic, Dr. Sotomayor enjoys quiet days at home with her bulldog, Ava, and finds joy in nature and the ocean. She loves long days at the beach, going to concerts with friends, and going diving.