Swan Specchi graduated from the Veterinary School of the University of Bologna in July 2007. In January 2008, he began a PhD program in Diagnostic Imaging at the same institution, earning his PhD degree in May 2011. 

In June 2011, he joined the University of Montreal to undertake a three-year residency program in Diagnostic Imaging, accredited by the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR). He achieved Diplomate status of the ACVR in September 2014.

Dr. Specchi currently serves as a staff radiologist for Antech Imaging Services. He is actively involved in residency training through the Antech Academy program, where he acts as European Residency Liaison, supervising and mentoring residents. He is also Head of the Diagnostic Imaging Unit at AniCura Ospedale Veterinario I Portoni Rossi, Bologna, Italy. 

Dr. Specchi is the author and co-author of several scientific publications in international veterinary journals and textbooks in diagnostic imaging. His main clinical and research interests focus on abdominal vascular diseases in small animals. He is currently writing a book entitled Diagnostic Imaging of Abdominal Vascular Diseases in Small Animals, which is expected to be available starting in January 2027.

In addition to his clinical and research work, Dr. Specchi is co-founder of Surgeree, a company focused on implementing spatial computing technologies in the human operating room to enhance surgical visualization, collaboration, and intraoperative decision-making. 

He regularly participates as a speaker at national and international veterinary congresses.