About Us

Although originally from Baltimore, Dr. Ratajski achieved his undergraduate degree at Auburn University in Alabama.  After various pursuits (including spending four years umpiring Minor League Baseball!), Dr. Ratajski ventured down to veterinary school at Ross University on the island of St. Kitts. While in the clinic, Dr. Ratajski most enjoys internal medicine and surgery.  Outside the clinic, Dr. Ratajski is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, kayaking, snowboarding, hiking, and camping. Dr. Ratajski loves to travel, and has been to 45 states and 21 countries.

Dr. Paul Harper was born and raised in Buffalo, NY.  He attended the Ohio State University for his undergraduate education and graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, Western New York Veterinary Medical Association, and the Niagara Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Harper also partners with our hospital to provide advanced surgical services, ensuring our patients can receive specialized care without being referred elsewhere. His areas of interest include orthopedic surgery (fracture repair, TPLO, MPL, etc), soft tissue surgery, and emergency/critical care.

Dr. Cappelmann “Dr. Capp”  grew up in South Carolina and graduated from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia.  Dr. Capp is passionate about both medicine and surgery and offering the absolute best care for all small animal patients.  In his free time he enjoys spending time doing outdoor activities with his family like hiking, fishing, and going to the beach.  He is thrilled to join this great team and excited for all that southwest Florida has to offer!

Dr. Dowdy is a proud Alabama native who earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. War Eagle! Her professional interests include internal medicine, animal welfare and behavior, oncology, geriatric medicine, and feline medicine. Throughout her career, Dr. Dowdy has practiced in Alabama, Maryland, and Florida in general practice, emergency medicine, and leadership roles. Most recently, she owned and served as Medical Director of a veterinary hospital in Ave Maria, Florida, where she was dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for pets and the people who love them. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Dowdy enjoys traveling, staying active, hiking, and spending time outdoors on her small hobby farm, where she cares for chickens and other beloved pets. Her cat, Hudson, happily runs the household. She is an identical twin, values time with her close-knit family, and is an avid Auburn football fan. She also enjoys visiting Major League Baseball ballparks across the country and has checked 15 off her list. One of her proudest personal achievements was celebrating her 50th birthday by completing the trek to Mount Everest Base Camp. Dr. Dowdy is excited to join the Brown Veterinary Hospital team and looks forward to building lasting relationships with clients while helping their pets live happy, healthy lives.

Dr. Taylor Leander grew up in Fort Pierce, Florida, where she attended Indian River State College on a volleyball scholarship and earned an Associate of Arts in Biology. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a specialization in Animal Biology from the University of Florida before earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Leander is Fear Free Certified and trained in Advanced Life Support. She enjoys caring for a wide variety of patients and has a special interest in mixed animal medicine, surgery, and treating both small and large animals. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Leander loves spending time outdoors. Whether she’s running with her two German Shorthaired Pointers, Kennedi and Birdie, boating, fishing, riding ATVs, relaxing at the beach, or spending time on her parents’ farm, she enjoys making the most of every opportunity to be outside. She also enjoys coaching and playing volleyball. One adventure still on her bucket list is swimming with a whale shark.

Dr. Granda is a Florida native who briefly left the Sunshine State to earn her veterinary degree at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is excited to be back in her home state and feels fortunate to have the privilege of caring for the pets and families of the Naples community. Dr. Granda has a special interest in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and dermatology. She loves getting to know her patients and their families, building lasting relationships, and helping pets live happier, healthier lives. Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Benny. She also loves being outdoors, especially swimming and kayaking.