Dripping Springs Animal Hospital, an animal care facility located at 1520 E. Hwy. 290, Dripping Springs, will open a new outdoor exam room at the end of May. The outdoor exam room will be free of many of the typical stressors that dogs encounter during a visit to the veterinarian, such as sights, sounds and smells of other pets, exam tables, and slick tile floors. It will also provide a quiet and peaceful space for clients to spend quality time with a pet. 512-858-4787. http://drippingspringsanimalhospital.com