Dr. Chad Cosgrove grew up on a cattle ranch near Bassett in north-central Nebraska, where his childhood cat, Kangaroo, sparked his lifelong love of animals. When he later moved to Lincoln to attend the University of Nebraska, he began working as an assistant in a small-animal veterinary practice—an experience that inspired him to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Cosgrove earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Nebraska in 1995 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University in 1999. After graduation, he returned to Lincoln to practice small-animal medicine and joined Nebraska Animal Medical Center in 2013.

His special interests include canine and feline behavioral medicine. Dr. Cosgrove completed advanced training at the North American Institute of Veterinary Behavioral Medicine in 2007 and continues to expand his knowledge through conferences and continuing education to stay current on the latest treatment options.

Dr. Cosgrove is married to his next-door neighbor, Amy, and together they have one son, Thomas, along with three furry family members—Sawyer Brown, Linus, and Schroeder. In his free time, he enjoys watching NASCAR, college football, and Kansas City Royals baseball, building LEGO creations with Thomas, and relaxing with mobile games.