Azzurra Massidda qualified from the University of Sassari, (Italy) in 2010. After several years working in general practice, she moved to northern Italy where she completed an Internship in Ophthalmology at the Istituto Veterinario di Novara. In February 2016, she relocated to the UK and after spending two years in general practice, undertook a residency at Dick White Referrals. Following completion of her residency, she moved to The Ralph Veterinary Referral centre in Marlow, where she currently works. Azzurra obtained the title of Diplomate ECVO in 2023.