STILL IN TIME FOR 2026–2027 EDITION
Veterinary Acupuncture
Diplomate
Professional Access
Exclusively for Licensed Veterinarians
By the end of this program, you will be well prepared to make a TCM diagnosis and able to build an acupuncture treatment strategy with confidence.
208h
Total Training
Hybrid
Learning Modality
Split Track
Specialization
329.5
EBP POINTS
N.G.R.O.D Accredited
Course Architecture
A comprehensive journey
from theory to practice.
The Theory
Weekly 3.30h sessions every Tuesday or Thursday at 13:00 CET. Interactive virtual classroom with full access to recordings.
✓ Live Q&A via direct chat
✓ Email discussion group
✓ Fast-paced knowledge assimilation
The Wet Labs
3 intensive hands-on sessions in Ramsel. Focus on point location, diagnosis, and real patient needling strategies.
✓ 9:00h to 18:00h (Sun until 15:00h)
✓ Lunch & Coffee breaks included
✓ G. Vandenheuvelstraat 139, Ramsel
Split Track
Choose your specialization: Equine, Small Animals, or Mixed. Tailored content and wet lab groups for each species.
✓ Equine track
✓ Small Animals track
✓ Mixed track (both species)
Ready to enroll in the 2026–2027 edition?
N.G.R.O.D Accredited 329.5 EBP Points Limited seats
Meet the Faculty
The people behind
the program.
Ann Snijders
DVM · Lead Instructor
Founder of BEVAS and architect of the curriculum. Over 20 years of clinical experience in TCVM and acupuncture for small animals and equine. First veterinary acupuncture association in Europe recognised by IVAS.
Dolores Puertas
DVM · Senior Instructor
Senior instructor in traditional Chinese herbal medicine and treatment strategy. Rigorous integrative approach combining Western diagnostics with TCM protocols.
Emiel Van den Bosch
DVM · Instructor
Specialist in integrative veterinary medicine combining Eastern and Western modalities. Expert in herbal therapy and treatment protocols.
Juliet Decaestecker
DVM · Instructor
Specialist in veterinary neurophysiology. Bridges the gap between contemporary neuroscience and classical acupuncture point theory.
Kati Van den Bosch
DVM · Instructor
Focuses on hands-on patient management and clinical application. Prepares students for live animal treatments from day one.
PROGRAM CALENDAR
2026–2027 Course
5 modules · 208h of training.
| Date | Themes | Teachers | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 20th 2026
|
Goals and expectations Historical views of TCMV Incorporating Acupuncture in the practice What is acupuncture, Yin- Yang theory. |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
January 27th 2026
|
Five element Theory |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
February 3rd 2026 |
Five Constitutions Fundamental substances Qi (energy), Xue (blood), Jin-Je (organic fluids), Jing (essence). |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
February 10th 2026 |
Meridian System or Jing-Luo |
D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
February 17th 2026 |
Meridian System or Jing-Luo Circadian Clock System Points with special actions |
D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
February 24th 2026 |
Points with special actions
|
D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
March 3rd 2026 |
Needle techniques , selection and safety Failures of acupuncture Zang-Fu organs in TCM |
D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
| Date | Themes | Teachers | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
March 24th 2026 |
Zang-Fu organs in TCM Metal element,Organ and meridian Lung and large intestine functions physiology Pathology |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
March 31st 2026 |
Lung and large intestine in Small animals Lung and large intestine in Horses. |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
April 7th 2026 |
Zang-Fu Organs in TCM Water element. Organ and channel Kidney and bladder Functions Physiology Pathology. |
A. Snijders
|
3:30h |
|
April 14th 2026 |
Kidney and Bladder meridian in horses. |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
April 14th 2026 |
Kidney and Bladder meridian in Small animals.
|
D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
April 21st 2026 |
Zang-Fu organs in TCM Wood Element.Organ and channel Functions of Liver and Gall bladder physiology Pathology |
A. Snijders D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
April 28th 2026 |
Liver and gall bladder meridian in Horses Liver and gall bladder meridian in Small animals Handout of videos of small animals and horses |
A. Snijders D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
May 5th 2026
|
Zang-Fu organs in TCM Fire Element Organ and channel functions of Heart, Small intestine, Pericadium and Triple Heater Physiology Pathology |
A. Snijders D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
May 12th 2026
|
Heart, Small intestine, Pericadium and Triple Heater meridian in Small animals. |
A. Snijders D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
May 19th 2026
|
Heart, Small intestine, Pericadium and Triple Heater in Horses. |
A. Snijders D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
May 26th 2026
|
Zang-Fu organs in TCM Earth Element Organ and meridian Functions of Spleen and Stomach Physiology Pathology |
A. Snijders D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
June 2nd june 2026 |
Stomach and Spleen meridians in Small animals. Stomach and Spleen meridians in Horses. |
A. Snijders D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
June 9th 2026 |
Extraordinary Vessels: Du mai and Ren Mai in equine and canine |
A. Snijders D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
June 16th 2026 |
Extra Points in Small animals and horses Trigger points |
A. Snijders |
3:30h |
|
June 23rd 2026 |
Indicator (diagnostic) points
|
E. Vanden Bosch |
3:30h |
|
June 30th 2026 |
Extraordinary vessels |
D.Puertas |
3:30h |
|
August 25th 2026 |
Extraordinary vessels |
D.Puertas |
3:30h |
| Date | Themes | Teachers | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
September 8th 2026 |
Etiopathogeny in TCM Diagnosis in TCM and Eight Principles |
D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
September 15th 2026 |
Diagnosis in TCM and Eight Principles |
E. Vanden Bosch |
3:30h |
|
September 22nd 2026 |
Diagnosis in TCM and Eight Principles
|
D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
September 29th 2026 |
Diagnosis in TCM and Eight Principles
|
D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
October 6th 2026 |
Diagnosis in TCM
|
D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
October 13th 2026 |
Tongue Diagnosis in TCM
|
D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
October 20th 2026 |
Pulse Diagnosis in TCM |
D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
October 27th 2026 |
Extraordinary vesssel pathology
|
D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
| Date | Themes | Teachers | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
November 3rd 2026 |
Liver and Gall bladder pathology Syndromes in TCM and Pathology in the Sinew channels pathology |
E. Vanden Bosch |
3:30h |
|
November 10th 2026 |
Heart Syndromes in TCM and Pathology the Sinew channels pathology |
E. Vanden Bosch |
3:30h |
|
November 17th 2026 |
Stomach Syndromes in TCM and Pathology in the Sinew channels
|
E. Van den Bosch
|
3:30h |
|
November 24th 2026 |
Spleen Syndromes in TCM and Pathology in the Sinew channels
|
E. Van den Bosch |
3:30h |
|
December 1st 2026 |
Lung Syndromes in TCM and Pathology in the Sinew channels
|
E. Van den Bosch
|
3:30h |
|
December 8th 2026 |
Intestinal problems (Large intestine and Small intestine) and Pathology in the Sinew channels
|
E. Van den Bosch
|
3:30h |
|
December 15th 2026 |
Kidney and bladder Syndromes in TCM and Pathology in the Sinew channels |
E. Van den Bosch
|
3:30h |
|
January 12th 2027 |
Feline: Specific problems Bi Syndrome |
D. Puertas & K. Van den Bosch
|
3:30h |
|
January 19th 2027 |
Wei Syndrome Neurological problems |
E. Van den Bosch
|
3:30h |
| Date | Themes | Teachers | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2nd 2027 |
Neurophysiology and acupuncture
|
J. Decaestecker |
3:30h |
|
February 9th 2027 |
Neurophysiology and acupuncture: Pain and Neuropathology |
J. Decaestecker |
3:30h |
|
February 16th 2027 |
Pain and Neuropathology
|
J. Decaestecker
|
3:30h |
|
February 23rd 2027 |
Electro acupuncture Laser apuncture |
A. Snijders |
3:30h |
|
March 2nd 2027 |
Gold bead implants in small animals and horses (2h)
Case Reports, Case logs, and Exams
|
A. Snijders. & D. Puertas
|
3:30h |
|
March 9th 2027 |
Balance method
|
A. Snijders
|
3:30h |
|
March 16th 2027 |
Treatment Strategy Introduction to Herbal medicine or phytotherapy |
D. Puertas & E. Van den Bosch
|
3:30h |
Student Testimonials
What our graduates say.
“These guys, they know how to teach. The depth of knowledge combined with practical focus is unlike anything I’d seen before.”
Dr. Eva Jonville
Veterinarian, Belgium
“I would recommend this course to almost every veterinarian. It completely changed how I approach chronic cases.”
Dr. Saskia Wauters
Small Animal Practitioner
“Makes so many more links to treat diseases. My diagnostic approach has become much more holistic and effective.”
Stephanie Vanhamme
Veterinary Surgeon
“Very experienced teachers who bring real clinical cases. The course bridges theory and practice seamlessly.”
Stefānija Pankova
Veterinarian, Latvia
“Changed to a more global view when providing diagnosis to animal problems. A truly transformative learning experience.”
Giulia Pedroni
Veterinarian, Italy
“Now I treat the causes of problems from a deeper level. The TCM framework adds an entirely new dimension to diagnosis.”
Erica Reijerkerk
Veterinarian, Netherlands
“I watch animals much more precisely. The training sharpened my observational skills in ways I hadn’t expected.”
Brigitta Lundbak-Madsen
Veterinarian, Denmark
“Acupuncture changed my life. Not just my practice — the way I see health, disease, and healing has been transformed.”
Agnese Mutule
Veterinarian
Tuition & Pricing
Flexible enrollment,
module by module.
Pay per module — enroll in the full course or join individual modules. Payments by bank transfer, one month before each module start.
Full Course
168 hours
- ✓All 5 modules included
- ✓144h online theory
- ✓24h on-site labs
- ✓NGROD accreditation
- ✓329.5 EBP points
- ✓Exam preparation included
Module I
24.5 hours
- ✓TCVM foundations
- ✓Needle techniques
- ✓Introduction to channels
- ✓Online live sessions
- ✓Recorded lectures
Module II
59.5 hours
- ✓Channel theory deep dive
- ✓Point locations
- ✓Diagnostic patterns
- ✓Clinical applications
- ✓On-site workshop
Module III
28 hours
- ✓Advanced diagnostics
- ✓Treatment protocols
- ✓Case analysis
- ✓Online live sessions
- ✓Recorded lectures
Module IV
31.5 hours
- ✓Balance method
- ✓Electroacupuncture
- ✓Laser acupuncture
- ✓Clinical cases
- ✓On-site lab sessions
Module V
24.5 hours
- ✓Neurophysiology
- ✓Gold bead implants
- ✓Herbal medicine intro
- ✓Treatment strategy
- ✓Final on-site clinic
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for licensed veterinarians who wish to integrate acupuncture and TCM principles into their clinical practice. No prior experience with acupuncture is required — we start from the foundations.
Is this course fully online?
It is a hybrid course. The theoretical modules are delivered via live online sessions (Tuesdays or Thursdays, 13:00 CET), which are also recorded. On-site practical labs are held in Belgium — 3 weekend sessions across the course (64 hours total).
Can I enroll in individual modules?
Yes. You can enroll module by module. Each module is priced individually, allowing you to join specific areas of interest. However, for accreditation and certification, completion of all modules is required.
What accreditation does this course carry?
The course is accredited by the Belgian Veterinary Board (N.G.R.O.D) in Belgium and awards 329.5 EBP (Evidence Based Practice) points. A BEVAS Certificate in Veterinary Acupuncture is awarded upon successful completion of all modules and the final exam.
When is the next exam?
The final exam dates for the 2026–2027 cohort are June 5th and 6th, 2027. Students must complete all theoretical and on-site hours before sitting the exam.
What are the on-site session dates?
There are three on-site weekends: November 13–15, 2026; January 16–18, 2027; and March 19–21, 2027. These clinical labs are held in Belgium and focus on hands-on practice, diagnosis, and case work.
How are payments structured?
Payments are made per module by bank transfer, at least one month before each module starts. An invoice is issued prior to each module. Prices are listed excluding VAT where applicable.
Are recordings available after live sessions?
Yes. All live online sessions are recorded and remain accessible to enrolled students throughout the entire course duration, so you can review at your own pace.