VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care - Cedar Park opened June 7 at 115 S. Lakeline Blvd., Bldg. 1, Ste. 120, Cedar Park.

The urgent care clinic provides pets with same-day and next-day care for "important but non-emergent needs," said Lauren Herrmann, VCA Animal Hospitals external communications manager. Immediate assistance is available for allergic reactions, eye issues, ear infections, rashes and skin issues, acute toxin ingestion and more, she said.

Through VCA's 24/7 online live chat, pet owners can connect with on-call veterinarian technicians who can assess their pet's condition and advise them on whether they should visit the urgent care clinic or an emergency room. Pet owners can also view appointment wait times online and join a virtual waiting room until arriving at the urgent care clinic.

The online live chat and virtual waiting room are the best ways to reach VCA Urgent Care - Cedar Park, Herrmann said.

737-279-8764 www.vcahospitals.com/urgent-care-cedar-park