Veterinary Acupuncture
Diplomate
Professional Access
Exclusively for Qualified Veterinarians
By the end of the programme, you will be able to perform a complete Acupuncture & TCM assessment, establish a TCM diagnosis and build an individualized acupuncture treatment strategy with confidence.
207h
Total Training
Hybrid
Learning Modality
3 Tracks
Equine · Small Animal · Mixed
329.5
EBP POINTS
N.G.R.O.D Accredited
Course Architecture
A comprehensive journey
from theory to practice.
Theory & Clinical Learning
Weekly 3.5-hour live sessions every Tuesday at 13:00 CET. Interactive virtual classroom combining structured learning, clinical discussion, and continuous support throughout the course.
- Live Q&A via direct chat
- Dedicated WhatsApp group for questions, clinical cases & practical session logistics
- High-quality course notes and learning materials provided
- Full access to class recordings
The Wet Labs
3 intensive 3-day hands-on sessions (Friday to Sunday) in Ramsel. Focus on point location, diagnosis, and real-patient needling strategies.
- 3 weekends of practical training (9 days in total)
- Friday & Saturday: 9:00–18:00 | Sunday: until 15:00
- Lunch & coffee breaks included
- G. Vandenheuvelstraat 139, Ramsel
Choose Your Track
Choose the track that best fits your clinical practice. During each Wet Lab weekend, practical sessions are organized in dedicated groups according to your chosen track.
- 100% Equine Track
- 100% Small Animal Track
- 50/50 Mixed Track — Equine & Small Animals
Ready to enroll in the 2026–2027 edition?
N.G.R.O.D Accredited 329.5 EBP Points Limited seats
Meet the Faculty
Learn from experienced veterinary clinicians.
Dr. Emiel van den Bosch
Founder · Pioneer · Equine expertise
Founder of BEVAS and one of the pioneers of veterinary acupuncture in Europe. A highly respected equine veterinarian, he has dedicated decades to clinical practice and to training generations of veterinary acupuncturists. His experience and teaching have influenced many of the clinicians who now teach and practise veterinary acupuncture across Europe.
Dr. Albert Snijders
Lead Instructor · Small Animal expertise · Exceptional teacher
One of the pioneers of BEVAS and a highly experienced small animal veterinarian with nearly four decades of clinical practice. A leading instructor in veterinary acupuncture, Albert brings particular expertise in the Balance Method, laser therapy and electroacupuncture. His exceptional ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical clinical strategies has made him a highly valued teacher for generations of veterinary acupuncturists.
Dolores Puertas Navarro
Senior Instructor · Clinical integration · Course Coordinator
An experienced equine veterinarian, veterinary acupuncturist and instructor at both BEVAS and EMVI. Dolores combines extensive clinical experience with a strong focus on acupuncture, TCM diagnosis and treatment strategies. As Course Coordinator for BEVAS and EMVI, she plays a central role in the development and delivery of veterinary acupuncture education and in guiding veterinarians from theory into confident clinical practice.
Dr. Juliet Decaestecker
Instructor
An experienced small animal veterinarian, veterinary acupuncturist and BEVAS instructor, with particular expertise in Food Therapy according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Juliet integrates acupuncture, TCM principles and nutritional therapy into her clinical practice, bringing a practical and patient-centred approach to her teaching.
Dr. Kati Van den Bosch
Instructor
An experienced small animal veterinarian, veterinary acupuncturist and BEVAS instructor. Kati teaches both the theoretical and hands-on components of the programme, helping veterinarians translate their knowledge of acupuncture and TCM into practical clinical skills and confidently apply them to real small animal patients.
PROGRAMME CALENDAR
2026–2027 Course
5 modules · 144h 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 |
2027–2028 Course NEW
5 modules · 144h of training.
| Date | Themes | Teachers | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 19th 2027 |
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 26th 2027 |
Five Element Theory |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
February 2nd 2027 |
Five Constitutions Fundamental substances Qi (energy), Xue (blood), Jin-Je (organic fluids), Jing (essence). |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
February 9th 2027 |
Meridian System or Jing-Luo |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
February 16th 2027 |
Meridian System or Jing-Luo Circadian Clock System Points with special actions |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
February 23rd 2027 |
Points with special actions |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
March 2nd 2027 |
Needle techniques, selection and safety Failures of acupuncture Zang-Fu organs in TCM |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
| Date | Themes | Teachers | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
March 16th 2027 |
Zang-Fu organs in TCM Metal element. Organ and meridian: Lung and Large Intestine Functions, physiology and pathology |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
March 23rd 2027 |
Lung and Large Intestine in Small Animals Lung and Large Intestine in Horses |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
March 30th 2027 |
Zang-Fu organs in TCM Water element. Organ and channel: Kidney and Bladder Functions, physiology and pathology |
A. Snijders |
3:30h |
|
April 6th 2027 |
Kidney and Bladder meridian in Horses |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
April 13th 2027 |
Kidney and Bladder meridian in Small Animals |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
April 20th 2027 |
Zang-Fu organs in TCM Wood element. Organ and channel: Liver and Gall Bladder Functions, physiology and pathology |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
April 27th 2027 |
Liver and Gall Bladder meridian in Horses Liver and Gall Bladder meridian in Small Animals Handout of videos |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
May 4th 2027 |
Zang-Fu organs in TCM Fire element. Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium and Triple Heater Physiology and pathology |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
May 11th 2027 |
Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium and Triple Heater meridian in Small Animals |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
May 18th 2027 |
Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium and Triple Heater in Horses |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
May 25th 2027 |
Zang-Fu organs in TCM Earth element. Organ and meridian: Spleen and Stomach Physiology and pathology |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
June 1st 2027 |
Stomach and Spleen meridians in Small Animals Stomach and Spleen meridians in Horses |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
June 8th 2027 |
Extraordinary Vessels: Du Mai and Ren Mai in equine and canine |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
June 15th 2027 |
Extra points in Small Animals and Horses Trigger points |
A. Snijders |
3:30h |
|
June 22nd 2027 |
Indicator (diagnostic) points |
E. Van den Bosch |
3:30h |
|
June 29th 2027 |
Extraordinary Vessels |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
| Date | Themes | Teachers | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
September 7th 2027 |
Etiopathogeny in TCM Diagnosis in TCM and the Eight Principles |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
September 14th 2027 |
Diagnosis in TCM and the Eight Principles |
E. Van den Bosch |
3:30h |
|
September 21st 2027 |
Diagnosis in TCM and the Eight Principles |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
September 28th 2027 |
Diagnosis in TCM and the Eight Principles |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
October 5th 2027 |
Diagnosis in TCM |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
October 12th 2027 |
Tongue diagnosis in TCM |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
October 19th 2027 |
Pulse diagnosis in TCM |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
October 26th 2027 |
Extraordinary Vessel pathology |
D. Puertas |
3:30h |
| Date | Themes | Teachers | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
November 9th 2027 |
Liver and Gall Bladder syndromes in TCM Sinew channel pathology |
E. Van den Bosch |
3:30h |
|
November 16th 2027 |
Heart syndromes in TCM Sinew channel pathology |
E. Van den Bosch |
3:30h |
|
November 23rd 2027 |
Stomach syndromes in TCM Sinew channel pathology |
E. Van den Bosch |
3:30h |
|
November 30th 2027 |
Spleen syndromes in TCM Sinew channel pathology |
E. Van den Bosch |
3:30h |
|
December 7th 2027 |
Lung syndromes in TCM Sinew channel pathology |
E. Van den Bosch |
3:30h |
|
December 14th 2027 |
Intestinal problems (Large and Small Intestine) Sinew channel pathology |
E. Van den Bosch |
3:30h |
|
January 11th 2028 |
Kidney and Bladder syndromes in TCM Sinew channel pathology |
E. Van den Bosch |
3:30h |
|
January 18th 2028 |
Feline: specific problems Bi Syndrome |
D. Puertas & K. Van den Bosch |
3:30h |
|
January 25th 2028 |
Wei Syndrome Neurological problems |
E. Van den Bosch |
3:30h |
| Date | Themes | Teachers | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 8th 2028 |
Neurophysiology and acupuncture |
J. Decaestecker |
3:30h |
|
February 15th 2028 |
Neurophysiology and acupuncture: pain and neuropathology |
J. Decaestecker |
3:30h |
|
February 22nd 2028 |
Pain and neuropathology |
J. Decaestecker |
3:30h |
|
February 29th 2028 |
Electro-acupuncture Laser acupuncture |
A. Snijders |
3:30h |
|
March 7th 2028 |
Gold bead implants in Small Animals and Horses (2h) Case reports, case logs and exams |
A. Snijders & D. Puertas |
3:30h |
|
March 14th 2028 |
Balance method |
A. Snijders |
3:30h |
|
March 21st 2028 |
Treatment strategy Introduction to herbal medicine and phytotherapy |
D. Puertas & E. Van den Bosch |
3:30h |
All 5 modules · Complete Theory Programme
144 hours of training. One single enrolment for the whole 2027–2028 edition, instead of paying module by module.
On-site Practical Training · Booked separately
Hands on.
Real patients.
Real results.
63 hours of hands-on clinical training across 3 intensive 3-day Wet Labs. Practical sessions are booked and paid separately from the Theory Programme.
Needling Foundations & Point Location
Wet Lab 1: Find it. Feel it. Understand it.
Your first hands-on experience with acupuncture. Learn to find and feel acupuncture points, recognize their different textures and responses, trace the meridian pathways, and explore key points directly on live animals. The weekend also includes live clinical cases, allowing you to observe the patient before treatment and assess the changes afterwards.
Advanced Channels & Clinical Diagnosis
Wet Lab 2: Assess it. Diagnose it. Plan it.
Deepen your understanding of acupuncture channels and points through advanced hands-on practice. Then move into real clinical cases, applying the advanced diagnostic protocol learned in Module III to patients brought in by their owners. Work in small groups of 4 participants, with a maximum of 2 groups supervised by an experienced, qualified instructor.
Clinical Integration & Treatment Strategies
Wet Lab 3: Integrate it. Treat it. Apply it with confidence.
Review and consolidate acupuncture channels and points through advanced hands-on practice. Then bring everything together through real clinical cases, applying the pathology knowledge and treatment strategies learned in Module V. Assess real patients, establish a diagnosis, and develop individualized acupuncture treatment strategies under expert supervision.
TRUSTED BY VETERINARIANS ACROSS EUROPE
What our graduates say.
"These guys, they know how to teach"
Dr. Eva Jonville
Veterinarian · France
"I would recommend this course to almost every veterinarian"
Dr. Saskia Wauters
Veterinarian · Belgium
"Make much more links to treat diseases"
Dr. Stephanie Vanhamme
Veterinarian · Switzerland
"Very experienced teachers"
Dr. Stefānija Pankova
Veterinarian · Latvia
"Change to a more global view when providing diagnosis"
Dr. Giulia Pedroni
Veterinarian · Italy
"Better understanding over diagnosis"
Dr. Gabrielle Haughton
Veterinarian · Ireland
"Treat causes of problems from a deeper level"
Dr. Erica Reijerkerk
Veterinarian · Netherlands
"Watch the animal more precisely"
Dr. Brigitta Lundbak-Madsen
Veterinarian · Denmark
"Broader sense of health and really help animals"
Dr. Anja Kalin
Veterinarian · Slovenia
"Acupuncture changed my life"
Dr. Agnese Mutule
Veterinarian · Latvia
COURSE FEES
Tuition & Programme Details
Enroll in the complete programme or build your own path — module by module, at the pace that suits your clinical life.